Trivet c. 1938

philipjohnson

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

pencil drawing

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Philip Johnson's "Trivet" from c. 1938 is a detailed pencil drawing of a trivet, an object used to elevate cookware off a heat source, with intricate details of the metalwork. The drawing showcases a strong emphasis on line and form, which is characteristic of Johnson’s architectural drawings, demonstrating his precise approach to design.