Pastel portrait drawing titled 'Woman in Headwrap' by Berrien

This portrait was created in the 1970s during a period when African American artists were gaining recognition for their contributions to the art world. The artist Berrien employed pastel or charcoal on paper to create this striking portrait with dramatic lighting and contrast against a warm brown background. Portraits of this style became particularly significant during the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s-1970s, which emphasized cultural pride and identity. This artwork is valued by collectors of African American art and portraiture for its expressive quality, technical execution, and its representation of beauty and dignity. The piece would particularly appeal to collectors interested in modern portraiture that celebrates cultural heritage and the Black aesthetic tradition.