Silver Pitcher c. 1936

This line drawing of a silver pitcher was made by John Garay, who lived from 1855 to 1995. Just imagine Garay, pencil in hand, carefully observing and translating the curves and contours of the pitcher. I can picture him, squinting slightly, his brow furrowed in concentration, trying to capture the way light glints off the metal surface. The graphite is applied with such attention and care, creating a sense of volume and depth on the page. Look closely and you can almost feel the cool smoothness of the silver beneath your fingertips. I am reminded of other artists like Giorgio Morandi, who spent their careers exploring simple, everyday objects, finding endless possibilities for expression in their humble forms. Like them, Garay invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty of the everyday.