Glass c. 1936

"Glass" is a c. 1936 drawing by Nicholas Amantea, depicting a single glass goblet against a plain background. The artist's careful attention to detail highlights the intricate design of the glass, rendered in delicate shades of blue. Amantea's focus on the ordinary object elevates it to a subject of artistic contemplation, characteristic of his work in the mid-20th century. The drawing's simplicity and precision speak to the timeless appeal of still life, a genre Amantea explored throughout his career.