Buttons 1937

Isidore Steinberg made this study of buttons on paper, and when you look at it, can't you just imagine the artist trying to make all of these buttons into a pleasing composition? I wonder, did he find these buttons or were they a collection he already had? It is a delicate and precise artwork, it really captures the patterns, textures, and designs. The buttons look almost like little worlds, each containing its own story, with their floral motifs, geometric designs, and intricate detailing. The two gold toggles in the top middle are my favourite. They look like twin houses with their own guardians. This reminds me that art is everywhere and that anyone can be an artist! Like, how many artists do you know who paint buttons? What a fantastic idea!