Candle Mold c. 1936

holgerhansen

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Candle Mold" is a graphite drawing by Holger Hansen, a Danish artist known for his still life works. Created around 1936, the drawing depicts a simple metal candle mold in meticulous detail. The starkness of the object against a light background emphasizes its form, highlighting the artist's keen eye for observing everyday objects. This work showcases Hansen's talent for capturing the textures and subtle nuances of everyday objects, bringing a new perspective to a seemingly mundane subject.