Beer Mug c. 1939

This “Beer Mug” was created in watercolour by Carl Buergerniss, but we don't know when exactly. Looking at this drawing, it is like seeing the world through a muted lens. The greys and blues create a calming yet slightly melancholic mood. There is a real sense of texture in the way the mug is depicted. You can almost feel the coolness of the ceramic and the weight of it in your hand. I’m drawn to the figure on the mug; the careful detail Buergerniss employs makes this drawing feel so immediate. It’s not just about the object itself, but about the stories and traditions it carries. There’s something incredibly human about rendering a beer mug with such care. It reminds me of the work of Giorgio Morandi, who elevated mundane objects through careful and repetitive observation. Ultimately, art is always a conversation across time, an ongoing exploration of how we see and experience the world.