Pewter Salt or Sugar Bowl c. 1936

Sara Garfinkel's "Pewter Salt or Sugar Bowl" is a graphite and colored pencil drawing of a simple pewter bowl with a blue interior. Created around 1936, the artwork is a detailed and realistic depiction of the object, capturing the texture and sheen of the pewter. Garfinkel, a prolific artist born in 1855 and living until 1995, is known for her still life drawings and her ability to render light and shadow with precision. The composition, centered on the bowl against a light background, highlights the object's form and emphasizes the details of its design.