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Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

27.6 W x 39.4 H in

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I made this piece to hold a single, unblinking moment the quiet authority of a creature that carries its history on its skin. Working in stark monochrome, I stripped away color so the form, texture, and presence could speak. The frontal view forces a confrontation. My mark-making follows the folds a...

Year Created:

2026

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Styles:

Mediums:

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

27.6 W x 39.4 H x 0.4 D in

Ready to Hang:

No

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

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Shipping is included in price.

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South Africa.

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Johan Steinberg

About the Artist

Johan Steinberg

South Africa

I am a self-taught charcoal artist based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on capturing raw human emotion through contrast and simplicity.
My work strips away unnecessary detail, leaving only what matters expression, tension, and presence. Working exclusively in black and white, I use charcoal to push deep shadows and soft transitions, creating portraits that feel both intimate and confrontational.
Each piece explores themes of silence, isolation, and the unspoken weight people carry. Rather than aiming for perfect realism, I focus on mood and emotional impact inviting the viewer to feel something before they understand it.
My process is slow and layered, allowing the subject to emerge gradually from darkness into light.

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