Pewter Teapot c. 1937

Harry Goodman made this drawing of a Pewter Teapot, working with dark and light shades to create the illusion of a reflective surface. I can just imagine him at work on it. Look at how the artist has rendered light glinting off the curves of the teapot. It must have taken intense concentration. I can almost feel the scratch of his pen or pencil, building up the tone slowly, one tiny mark at a time. The high contrast gives the humble teapot a strange kind of glamour. The handle, with its dark, glossy shine, feels weighty and solid. It reminds me of a passage in a novel, somehow! Artists like Harry Goodman remind us that even everyday objects can become extraordinary when we really take the time to look. He shares an insight into the world, encouraging us to stop and observe the beauty in the mundane.