Study for "Thorn Head" [verso] 1949

This charcoal drawing by British artist Graham Sutherland, created in 1949, is a study for his famous painting "Thorn Head." It depicts the head and shoulders of a figure with spiky, thorn-like hair, a feature that became a recurring motif in Sutherland's work. The sketch's loose lines and dark tones suggest a sense of angst and unease, characteristic of Sutherland's style. The verso of this artwork indicates it's a preliminary study, revealing the artist's creative process and his fascination with exploring the human form.