Female Profile Ink Drawing For Sale
Original black ink portraits by Italian artist Dario Moschetta — dip pen technique, direct from the studio
Portrait 262B – Female profile ink drawing — original artwork by Dario Moschetta
Female profile ink drawing for sale — directly from the artist
A female profile ink drawing for sale from the artist’s studio carries a provenance that gallery acquisitions rarely offer — direct contact with the maker, no intermediaries, and full documentation from the first owner. Dario Moschetta’s figurative ink drawings are unique originals executed entirely by hand, each signed and dated on the back. Portrait 262B is available now, shipping worldwide from the studio in Italy.
Portrait 262B — composition and technique
Portrait 262B is a female profile ink drawing presenting a female figure in three-quarter view, the gaze directed forward and slightly downward. The hair is pulled back into a loose bun — straight strands rendered in long parallel sweeps, the gathered curls built through dense layered loops that contrast with the lighter stippling across the face and neck. The skin surface shifts between crosshatching and scattered dots, modelling the cheekbone, jaw and collarbone with tonal precision. The bare shoulder and tank top strap extend the composition below the face, giving the portrait an informal, immediate physical presence. The work was executed with dip pen and liner on 240g fine art paper — a combination that allows both fine controlled marks and the spontaneous variation in line weight that defines this series.
Why collect an original female profile ink drawing
The profile view has a long history in portraiture — from Roman coins to Renaissance medals — because it isolates the subject with an economy that the frontal portrait cannot achieve. In Moschetta’s hands, the pose becomes a study in restraint: the face is rendered in full detail while the gaze moves beyond the frame, creating a tension between presence and distance. Collectors who acquire this female profile ink drawing receive a work that functions both as a portrait and as a study in mark-making at a scale that invites close examination. At A4 format, it frames and displays easily in any domestic or professional environment.
Material, format and acquisition
Black ink on 240g fine art paper, 21 × 29 cm (A4). Drawn entirely by hand with dip pen and liner, signed and dated on the back. Ships flat in protective packaging, ready to frame. Certificate of authenticity included. Free worldwide shipping, direct from the studio — no intermediaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this female profile ink drawing an original or a reproduction?
Portrait 262B is a unique original — there are no editions, no prints, no reproductions. The work is executed entirely by hand in black ink on 240g fine art paper, signed and dated by the artist. Once sold, it will not be reproduced in any form.
What technique is used in this female profile ink drawing?
The drawing combines dip pen and liner work — stippling and directional crosshatching build tonal depth across the face and neck, while longer parallel strokes render the hair. No digital processes, no blending, no underdrawing visible in the final work.
What are the dimensions and materials?
Black ink on 240g fine art paper, 21 × 29 cm (A4 format). The work is unframed and ships flat in protective packaging, ready to be framed to the collector’s preference.
How is the drawing shipped?
The work ships flat in archival protective packaging from the studio in Italy. Worldwide shipping is included in the price. Delivery is tracked and handled to the standards expected by private collectors and professional framers.
Can I see other female profile ink drawings for sale by Dario Moschetta?
Yes — the full catalogue of available original ink drawings is accessible directly in the shop. You can also read more about the artist’s process in interviews on Saatchi Art.
