Rechterhandschoen van grijs zeemleer c. 1900 - 1925

These gloves, in grey chamois leather, were made by M. Laimböck at an unknown date. The material and colour of these gloves evoke a sense of utilitarianism, almost like they’re made for working with machinery or handling delicate objects. I find myself wondering about the wearer and the specific actions these gloves were made for. The surface of the leather, marked with subtle imperfections and slight discolourations, tells a story of use and wear. It’s incredible how the texture invites you to imagine the sensation of the leather against your skin. Notice the stitching along the fingers, these lines are almost like the lines in a drawing, defining the form with subtle precision. The colour is muted, almost blending into the background. This makes the gloves appear less as objects and more like extensions of the hand they were made to cover. Think about how Jasper Johns takes ordinary objects like flags and beer cans, and transforms them into something profound through his artmaking. These gloves, similarly, transcend their everyday function through their quiet, unassuming presence. Like art, they make you look closer.