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Held Gaze (2025) Original Charcoal Drawing by Emmanuel Hølaas

8.27 x 11.69" (unframed) / 8.27 x 11.69" (actual image size)

$1,620.96

Held Gaze is an original hyperrealistic charcoal drawing that explores the expressive power of the human gaze.

Through meticulous observation and carefully controlled tonal transitions, the drawing captures the delicate textures of the eyelashes, the subtle contours of the eyelids, and the reflections held within the eye. The contrast between precise detail and softer, fading forms creates a sense of depth and quiet intensity.

The work reflects my ongoing interest in human presence, perception, and the relationship between looking and being seen. By isolating a single eye, the drawing invites the viewer to pause and consider the emotions and meanings that can exist within a gaze.

Created by hand using charcoal on paper, this is a unique original artwork, not a print.

Materials used:

charcoal

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Held Gaze is an original hyperrealistic charcoal drawing that explores the expressive power of the human gaze.

Through meticulous observation and carefully controlled tonal transitions, the drawing captures the delicate textures of the eyelashes, the subtle contours of the eyelids, and the reflections held within the eye. The contrast between precise detail and softer, fading forms creates a sense of depth and quiet intensity.

The work reflects my ongoing interest in human presence, perception, and the relationship between looking and being seen. By isolating a single eye, the drawing invites the viewer to pause and consider the emotions and meanings that can exist within a gaze.

Created by hand using charcoal on paper, this is a unique original artwork, not a print.

Materials used:

charcoal

Details:

Featured by our Editors:

Location Norway

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I am a Norwegian artist specialising in hyperrealistic portraiture in graphite and charcoal. My work explores identity, perception and the human gaze, with a particular focus on realism, intricate detail... Read more

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