Egg Cup c. 1940

Roberta Spicer made this drawing of an egg cup with graphite on paper sometime around the late 19th or early 20th century. The drawing has a delicate, almost faded quality, like a memory recalled from a distant past. The egg cup is rendered in soft, muted tones, with subtle gradations of light and shadow. Spicer's technique is meticulous, capturing the smooth, curved surfaces of the cup with a gentle touch. Look at the way she uses the graphite to create a sense of depth and volume. The handle casts a shadow, creating a delicate play of light and dark. It's like she's trying to hold onto something precious, something fragile. This drawing reminds me of the work of Giorgio Morandi, who also found beauty in simple, everyday objects. Both artists invite us to slow down, to contemplate the quiet poetry of the ordinary. The egg cup is just an egg cup, but Spicer transforms it into something more, a vessel of memory and emotion. It shows us how art helps us to see the world in new ways.