Charcoal Sketch of Classical Bust and Still Life Flowers

This artwork is a large-scale charcoal and white chalk drawing on dark paper, depicting a classical male bust alongside a still life arrangement of lilies in a small pitcher. The central figure is rendered in a chiaroscuro style, using high-contrast lighting to define the muscular neck, curly hair, and strong facial features indicative of Greco-Roman sculpture. The eyes are left pupilless, emphasizing the stone nature of the subject. To the right, a floral arrangement provides a textural contrast, with large petals capturing light from the same side as the statue. The work is housed in a thin, gold-toned metallic frame under glass. There is a visible inscription or signature in the upper right-hand corner, though it is partially obscured by the frame and lighting. The condition appears fair to good; there are noticeable light reflections and some potential paper rippling behind the glass. The style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century academic study or amateur artistic piece, characterized by bold, expressive strokes rather than fine realism. The craftsmanship shows a firm understanding of light source and volume, although some proportions on the facial structure remain stylized. No overt water damage is visible, but the paper edges may have slight oxidation from contact with non-archival framing materials.