Silver Teapot 1935 - 1942

Arthur Wegg made this drawing of a silver teapot, we don’t know when, but it’s made with pencil on paper. What strikes me is the level of detail, especially in the floral patterns etched into the teapot’s surface. It's clear Wegg understood the interplay between light and form. You can almost feel the cool smoothness of the metal, an effect achieved through delicate gradations of tone. The pencil work is controlled, precise, but not without a certain softness. Look at the way the light catches the curve of the handle, or the subtle shadows that define the body of the pot. Each mark is carefully placed, contributing to the overall illusion of depth and volume. Wegg's teapot reminds me of the still life paintings of Giorgio Morandi, another artist who found endless fascination in the humble objects of everyday life. Like Morandi, Wegg transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary through the simple act of looking closely and recording what he sees. It’s a testament to the power of art to reveal beauty in the most unexpected places.