Czóbel Béla, Női Arc 1956 

Béla Czóbel rendered "Női Arc," or "Female Face," in 1956 using charcoal on paper. The drawing's energy resides in its raw, expressive lines that capture the subject's likeness. Czóbel's strategic use of smudging and hatching not only models the woman's features but also conveys a sense of fleeting, transient emotion. Each line appears deliberate, yet together they form a cohesive whole, a face emerging from chaos. This tension between order and disorder is critical, challenging the viewer to find stability within the sketch’s seeming randomness. The drawing employs a semiotic system in which lines and shadows function as signs, together constructing a narrative of the woman's presence. Its beauty lies not only in its representational skill but also in its raw, unfiltered expression, which disrupts traditional notions of portraiture.