Czóbe Adalbert Béla, Young Girl 

Bela Czobel's drawing, "Young Girl," presents a study in charcoal where the essence of form emerges through the interplay of light and shadow. The composition is dominated by the subject's profile, rendered with a delicate balance of soft smudges and decisive strokes. Czobel's mark-making is particularly revealing; the lines are not merely descriptive but actively construct the volume and texture of the girl's face and hair. The varying densities of the charcoal create a dynamic surface, suggesting depth and a palpable sense of presence. This textural richness invites a semiotic interpretation; the marks become signs of the artist's hand, embodying a sense of immediacy and emotional engagement. The way Czobel uses the medium to convey the texture of the hair and the softness of the skin destabilizes any fixed notion of representation. The drawing exists in a space between realism and abstraction, continually inviting us to reconsider our perception.