Trivet c. 1939

Danish artist Holger Hansen (1855-1995) created this detailed pencil drawing of a trivet, or a stand used to elevate cooking pots over a heat source. The drawing, created around 1939, features a detailed, almost technical, illustration of the trivet. Hansen's use of precise lines and shading gives a realistic sense of the trivet's form and texture. The depiction of the trivet in multiple angles highlights its structure and design, offering viewers an intimate look at this everyday household object.