Spoon Holder c. 1937

Edward White created this drawing called, "Spoon Holder." Notice how the artist uses line and shading to give form and volume to the crystal glass. White’s approach here is not just representational; it is a study in contrasts. The clear cylindrical form atop the decorative stem and base combines sleek modernism with ornate embellishment. The use of a muted palette, emphasizing grayscale tones, enhances the subject's reflective quality. Observe the base of the glass. The artist renders each facet in geometric patterns, giving texture to the glass's surface. White here invites us to consider how design can both serve a function and be aesthetically pleasing. He achieves an artistic equilibrium where the functional object becomes a study in geometric form.