Mustard Pot c. 1936

"Mustard Pot" is a pencil drawing by American artist John Dana, completed around 1936. The drawing depicts a glass mustard pot with a distinctive lid and a diamond-patterned body, rendered in a realistic and detailed style. Dana's artistic focus on everyday objects, particularly those related to food and culinary practices, reflects a broader movement within the American art scene of the early 20th century. This drawing showcases his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the unique textures and forms of ordinary objects, elevating them to a level of artistic significance. The simplicity of the composition and the focused subject matter make it an intriguing example of American still life drawing.