Door Handle with Thumb Press c. 1939

Jacob Lipkin made this drawing of a door handle with thumb press, we're not sure exactly when, and it looks like pencil on paper. The thing that's striking is the amount of detail here, and how the soft graphite seems to capture the weight and texture of the iron. This isn’t just a drawing of a handle; it's an exploration of form. It’s about how light plays on surfaces, how shadows define shapes. Look closely at the thumb press. See how Lipkin captures the subtle curve, the worn edges that suggest years of use? It's almost sculptural. It reminds me of the drawings of Charles Sheeler, who had this ability to find the abstract in the everyday. Ultimately, this is not about a single, fixed interpretation, but about the possibilities of seeing, drawing, and experiencing the world in new ways.