Silver Pitcher c. 1936

D. Brandfield created this drawing titled 'Silver Pitcher' at an unknown date. The delicate pencil rendering captures the play of light on a reflective surface with subtle gradations of tone. The composition is dominated by the central image of the pitcher. Notice the careful construction and articulation of its form. The artist's choice to include additional sketches alongside the pitcher shifts our understanding of the work from a mere representational still-life to an exploration of form. This structuralist approach allows us to consider how the object exists not just as a utilitarian item, but also as a signifier. Brandfield destabilizes the traditional reading of still-life by making it a study of geometric and organic shapes. The presence of these additional sketches challenges the notion of a singular, fixed viewpoint, suggesting instead a dynamic interplay between different perspectives and interpretations.