© Nude

A schematic study of the human form, rendered with loose, gestural mark-making in charcoal and crayon. The figure is depicted frontally, with minimal anatomical detail—the composition emphasizes contour and volume through layered strokes and warm tonal passages. The palette shifts between deep blacks, dusty reds, and pale flesh tones, creating a sense of sculptural presence despite the work’s inherent flatness. Claerhout’s prolific output of drawings in charcoal, pen-and-ink and crayon demonstrates his commitment to exploring the figure across multiple media and approaches.