"Turk's Head" Mold c. 1940

"Turk's Head Mold" is a simple, minimalist line drawing by Isadore Goldberg, created around 1940. The artwork depicts a stylized mold for creating a ceramic piece, highlighting the essential form and structure of the object. Goldberg's use of black ink on paper emphasizes the lines and curves of the mold, inviting viewers to contemplate the design process and the eventual ceramic form that would be produced. The minimalist style of the drawing exemplifies Goldberg's interest in capturing the essence of objects and their functionality. This drawing, a study for a larger ceramic work, showcases Goldberg's mastery of form and line.