Diptych Charcoal Portrait Drawings of a Man & Woman - Unsigned (circa 1980s)

Stylistically evocative of the 1980s, this is a striking pair of charcoal portrait drawings, presented together as a diptych in a handsome, new black frame with non-reflective glass and generous double matting. Rendered in bold, high-contrast strokes with a raw, unpolished energy, the drawings possess an untrained, naive quality that lends them real charm and immediacy - the kind of intimate, searching portraiture more often found in an artist's private sketchbook than in a formal studio piece. Deep, textured backgrounds and dramatic lighting give both faces a strong, brooding presence, drawing the eye in and holding it. The pairing invites speculation — two unnamed sitters, rendered by an equally unnamed hand, caught in a shared moment of introspection. This is an unattributed work with real presence and character, free of the polish of academic training yet offering a collector something both honest and rare. The work is in good condition and is newly framed. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the artwork. Upon request a video can be provided. 

Dimensions with Frame:

H 28.5 cm / 11.2"

W 48 cm / 18.9"

Dimensions without Frame (each portrait):

H 17.5 cm / 6.9"

W 17.5 cm / 6.9"