Beaker 1935 - 1942

Charlotte Winter made this drawing of a beaker on paper. Isn’t it interesting to see something so functional, a vessel, rendered with such care? The smooth gradations of graphite give the beaker a real sense of depth, like you could reach out and touch its cool, metallic surface. It's not just a representation; it's an invitation to contemplate the object itself, its form and function. Notice how the light plays across the surface. The subtle shifts in tone create a feeling of volume and solidity. The decorative band around the rim is so detailed, those tiny flourishes seem to dance in the light. And then there is that little line drawing in the corner. It suggests a deeper level of exploration, as if the artist is thinking through the form and structure from different angles. It reminds me of the drawings of Agnes Martin, not in style, but in its quiet, contemplative energy. Like Martin, Winter finds something profound in the simplest of forms.