Enamel Pitcher c. 1941

Richard Taylor’s "Enamel Pitcher" is a study in greyscale with some green accents, and it makes me wonder about the quiet act of looking and drawing. I imagine Taylor, in his studio, carefully observing this object. What's he thinking about? The reflective surface, the subtle gradations of light and shadow? Maybe he’s considering the pitcher’s form, the way its handle curves, the delicate fluting on the lid. The small vertical lines on the pitcher’s body suggest a kind of textural depth, and the green ring at the base adds a surprising pop of color. It reminds me how painting and drawing can be a form of meditation, a way to slow down and really see. Taylor's work invites us to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects, and the skill in rendering them with such care. It’s a quiet conversation across time, between the artist, the object, and us.