1970's "The Annunciation" Oil Pastel and Pencil on Paper by Charles Butler (1975)

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1970's "The Annunciation" Oil Pastel and Pencil on Paper by Charles Butler (1975)

Charles Butler's The Annunciation depicts two figures, … more 1970's "The Annunciation" Oil Pastel and Pencil on Paper by Charles Butler (1975)

Charles Butler's The Annunciation depicts two figures, one positioned behind the other, with an extended arm resting on the other's shoulder. The standing figure faces forward while the figure behind them looks toward the side, creating a sense of interaction between them. The figures are rendered with muted, blended strokes, with their clothing appearing to merge into the textured, atmospheric background. Behind the figures, the outlines of objects, such as a table lamp, can be discerned. The pastel medium emphasizes the softness of the figures and the space, creating a sense of depth and layering within the composition. The scene conveys a moment of engagement between the two central figures within a sparsely detailed environment.

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