Cream Pitcher c. 1940

"Cream Pitcher" is a graphite drawing by American artist John Dana, created around 1940. The drawing depicts a detailed, realistic rendering of a glass pitcher with a fluted, or reeded, surface and a unique molded handle. Dana's interest in the forms of domestic objects is apparent in the careful depiction of the pitcher's shape and texture. This work exemplifies Dana's keen eye for detail and his skill in representing the nuanced beauty of everyday objects. The drawing's delicate lines and shading techniques contribute to its overall sense of realism.