Faded (2025) Original Charcoal Drawing by Emmanuel Hølaas

Faded is an original hyperrealistic charcoal drawing depicting a quiet still life of a lemon, plates and glassware.

The composition explores the subtle beauty of ordinary objects through delicate tonal transitions, soft contrasts and carefully observed textures. The restrained monochromatic palette creates a quiet atmosphere, while the interplay of light and shadow gives the objects a gentle sense of volume and presence.

Through this study of everyday forms, the work invites the viewer to slow down and notice the details that might otherwise go unseen.

Created by hand using charcoal on paper, this unique original drawing reflects my ongoing interest in observation, realism and the expressive possibilities of light and tone.

This is an original artwork, not a print.

Materials used:

charcoal

Details:

• Charcoal drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 29.7 x 42cm (unframed) / 27 x 39cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life