Afghan Girl - Original

Size: 11x14in
Medium: Graphite
Paper: Archival Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum
Comes with: Signature & Certificate of Authenticity

This powerful black and white drawing offers a quiet, imagined moment just before one of the most iconic portraits in modern history. Inspired by Sharbat Gula, famously known as the "Afghan Girl" from the 1985 cover of National Geographic, this piece captures her with hands raised, eyes peering forward with a mix of fear, strength, and humanity.

Drawn entirely by hand with graphite and charcoal on 11 by 14 inch Bristol paper, the portrait focuses on emotional realism and fine detail. The texture of her shawl, the dirt on her fingertips, and the light in her eyes all come together to tell a story that feels both timeless and deeply human.

This artwork is a tribute to the resilience and dignity found in fleeting moments. It is a one-of-a-kind original, signed and shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity.