Silver Pitcher c. 1939

This "Silver Pitcher" was made by Holger Hansen, though we don't know exactly when. It's a graphite drawing, and the rendering feels like a study in light. See how the tonal variations build volume and create the illusion of reflective surfaces? There’s something really satisfying about that. It's all about process, really. Look closely at the handle of the pitcher. Notice the way Hansen uses soft, smudged graphite to suggest form, while also allowing the paper to show through. The physicality of the medium—the way the graphite sits on the page—almost transcends the object. For me, it recalls Morandi's still life paintings; a similar kind of quiet contemplation. Like Morandi, Hansen elevates the everyday into something monumental, proving that true art is about seeing, not just looking.