Coffee Pot 1935 - 1942

This "Coffee Pot" is by Charles Cullen, who was born in 1855. It’s a simple drawing, maybe pencil, on paper. What strikes me is the precision, a kind of loving attention to the contours of this everyday object. The lines are delicate, almost hesitant, but they confidently describe the form. There’s something so pleasing about the gentle curve of the pot’s body, echoed in the handle and the spout. It feels like Cullen really looked, deeply and carefully, at this coffee pot, finding beauty in its utility. You can see the artist thinking through the process, adjusting lines, and suggesting volume with subtle shading. It reminds me of some of Morandi's still lifes, where humble objects are elevated through patient observation and quiet dedication. It’s like Cullen is saying, "Even a coffee pot deserves our attention, our consideration." And in that attention, we might just find a little bit of grace.