Artwork
Drawing of furniture handles
Drawing of furniture handles is a drawing by the Impressionist artist R. Charles. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is part of a series of 15 sheets created by R.
About this work
If you like these sketches, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more original drawings like this.
This sheet is covered in sketches of different furniture handles. Some look like simple knobs, others are shaped like leaves or have curved bars. A few have keys or locks built into them, and some are just plain circles or ovals. The paper is light brown, and the lines are drawn in pencil, some darker than others.
One corner has a small handwritten note: *"Reserved for Hanille, December 1875."* It looks like the artist was testing ideas for real designs.
If you like these sketches, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more original drawings like this.
Overview
This drawing is part of a series of 15 sheets created by R. Charles in 1875, showcasing various furniture handle designs.
Subject & Meaning
The sheet features diverse sketches of furniture handles, ranging from simple forms to intricate designs incorporating leaves, curved bars, keys, and locks, suggesting an exploration of functional and aesthetic possibilities.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil on light brown paper, the drawing exhibits varying line densities, with some areas darker than others, indicating a range of pencil pressures or possibly multiple drawing sessions.
History & Provenance
A handwritten note in one corner, 'Reserved for Hanille, December 1875,' implies the artist was testing designs for potential use or commission, dating the work to late 1875.
Artist & collection
Artist
R. Charles left behind a small but precise set of drawings: mostly furniture handles captured in 1875. Their spare black lines show how knobs, escutcheons, and pulls fit a room’s quiet geometry. You can trace each curve…
