French Charcoal Portrait of an Elderly Man Smoking a Pipe Drawing

Title: Charcoal Portrait of an Elderly Man Smoking a Pipe

Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)

Medium: signed black charcoal on artists paper stuck on board, glass covered

Size: 7.5 (height) x 7 (width)

Condition: Good

Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate

Description:
This evocative charcoal sketch captures the essence of quiet reflection and timeworn wisdom. The subject, an elderly man with flowing hair, gazes directly at the viewer, exuding a sense of stoic calm while puffing on a pipe. His rugged features, detailed with deft strokes of charcoal, tell a story of life’s experiences etched into his visage. The artist, employs a masterful technique to blend stark contrasts and soft textures, creating depth and emotional resonance.