Silver Beaker 1935 - 1942

Vincent Carano made this ‘Silver Beaker’ sometime between 1855 and 1995, we don’t know exactly when, but it’s so meticulous, so attentive to the subtle gradations of light on a simple, curved surface. I love the way Carano's pencil teases out the form, almost like he's caressing the beaker into existence. There's a real sensitivity to the material here, and to the way that light can transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Look at how he captures the way the light bounces off the rim! There's a touch of Giorgio Morandi in Carano’s quiet observation, that same interest in the meditative quality of everyday objects. This piece isn’t just about representation; it’s about seeing, feeling, and understanding the world through the act of drawing. The ambiguity of art is the space for this seeing.