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Charles White — To a Dark Girl
Charles White

To a Dark Girl

A charcoal and Wolff crayon drawing on paper addressing themes of identity and femininity. Charles White's work celebrates African American figures with dignity and expressive power.

Medium
charcoal and Wolff crayon on paper mounted on board

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Contemporary Art Day Auction

May 13, 2021

Estimate: $600,000$800,000

Lot 283

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Charles White, To a Dark Girl

A charcoal and Wolff crayon drawing on paper addressing themes of identity and femininity. Charles White's work celebrates African American figures with dignity and expressive power.

Medium
charcoal and Wolff crayon on paper mounted on board
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Expressionism, Charcoal Drawing, African American Art, Social Commentary, Paper, Portrait, Crayon, Figurative

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago