Covered Rabbit Dish 1935 - 1942

George Yanosko made this drawing of a covered rabbit dish with what looks like pencil or maybe watercolor on paper. I can imagine him, carefully sketching and shading to capture the textures and forms of the dish. There's the smooth, almost reflective quality of the rabbit itself, contrasted with the intricate weave of the basket. It’s a study in light and shadow. I wonder if he was interested in the object itself, or if he was thinking about how it relates to folk art traditions. What I love about this drawing is how it invites us to slow down and really look. Each line and shadow tells a story, revealing not just the object itself, but also the artist’s hand and eye. It's a quiet, thoughtful piece. And, it's part of this bigger conversation that artists have with each other across time and space. They are always looking, learning, and inspiring.