Harlem Beauty 1930

wernerdrewes

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pencil drawn

amateur sketch

facial expression drawing

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pencil sketch

caricature

portrait reference

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

"Harlem Beauty" is a woodcut by Werner Drewes, created in 1930. The artwork portrays a close-up profile of a woman with a dark background, executed in black and white, emphasizing the contrast. Drewes' work is known for its bold lines, simplified forms, and focus on the human figure. This woodcut, a popular medium for artists of the period, captures the beauty and dignity of Black women in a style that is both expressive and geometric.