Bernard Buffet’s drawings showcase the same stark, angular linework that defines his paintings, emphasising dramatic contrast and emotional intensity. Working primarily in ink, charcoal and pencil, he applied his characteristic precision to subjects ranging from portraits and nudes to still lifes and architectural scenes. His figures, often gaunt and elongated, reflect themes of solitude and melancholy. The linear quality of his drawings, sometimes accentuated by cross-hatching, enhances their graphic power, underscoring Buffet’s interest in structure and form over painterly effects.