(Framed) Washed Ink On Paper, Geometric Shapes, By Hans Andersen

Washed Ink On Paper, Geometric Shapes, By Hans Andersen

Signed & Dated, 'Andersen House - Odense Adv. Skole 1835-53'

Measures - 42 cm x 35 cm


Condition - The piece shows signs of age, including surface marks, slight creasing, and areas of discolouration, all of which contribute to its character and historical authenticity.


This beautifully executed geometric still life, attributed to Haus Andersen and dated between 1835–1853, offers a masterful study in form, light, and shadow. Likely created as part of an academic exercise at the Odense Advanced School in Denmark, the composition showcases classical shapes—a column, cross, sphere, cone, and cylinder—arranged with striking precision. The artist’s meticulous rendering of shading and perspective reflects the rigour of 19th-century European art education, where such studies were essential in honing an artist's technical skill. Despite its utilitarian origins, the piece possesses a quiet elegance, transforming the simple into something almost architectural and contemplative. It serves as both a celebration of academic discipline and a timeless exploration of light, form, and spatial relationships.