Silver Salver c. 1937

This silver salver was created by Vincent Carano, who lived a long life, from 1855 until 1995. What strikes me is the artist's close observation and the way he's translated that into pencil. The drawing has a soft, almost dreamlike quality because of the blending of tones. Look closely at the edges of the salver. See how the dark lines create a contrast with the highlights? That contrast gives the salver a sense of depth. The light seems to shimmer across the surface, especially in the tray's center. It reminds me a bit of Giorgio Morandi, who also spent a lot of time drawing and painting everyday objects, finding something profound in the mundane. Art is just a conversation, right?