These drawings are charcoal copies made for my own enlightenment. By copying his work I can get a feel for the sweep and intensity of the strokes and the pressure needed to achieve the strong masterful values.
Portrait of Nijinsky Portrait of Mrs. Richard D. Sears Charcoal on Canson Paper
Portrait of the Marchioness of Bath Charcoal on Canson Paper
Portrait of Gertrude Kingston Charcoal on Canson Paper
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