Silver Cream Pitcher c. 1936

Eugene La Foret made this drawing of a silver cream pitcher, using pencil on paper, sometime in the 20th century. It’s like he’s trying to capture light itself, through these gradations of gray. You can feel the pressure of his hand building up these subtle tones. The drawing is so delicate. Look at the way he’s rendered the roundness of the pitcher's body, the way light seems to curve around it. You can almost feel the cool, smooth surface of the silver. And notice how he contrasts this with the intricate details along the rim and handle, where the lines are tighter and more precise. The whole thing is so carefully observed, like a meditation on form and light. It makes me think of Morandi, who was similarly obsessed with the quiet beauty of everyday objects. They both invite us to slow down and really see the world around us, to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. It's a reminder that art isn't always about grand gestures; sometimes it's about paying attention.