Mug c. 1936

"Mug" is a graphite drawing created by Nicholas Amantea in c. 1936. The work depicts a simple brown mug with a rounded body and a single handle, rendered with meticulous detail against a plain background. The artist's signature appears at the bottom right corner, adding a personal touch to this realistic portrayal of a common household object. Amantea, known for his still life drawings, captures the form and texture of the mug with a skillful use of graphite, highlighting the subtle nuances of light and shadow on the surface.