Silver Tankard: Details c. 1938

Lawrence Flynn made this drawing of a silver tankard, a vessel of ornate design. Look at the meticulous quality of these lines! You can imagine Flynn deeply engaged with this object, trying to capture its complex shape, studying every curve and embellishment with care. What was Flynn thinking as he drew? Was he envisioning the gleam of the silver, the weight of the tankard in the hand? I imagine the artist, focused intently, translating three dimensions into two. He has captured not just the object but also a sense of its history and purpose. I am reminded of other technical drawings—a dance between precision and artistry. Flynn's drawing invites us into a conversation between form and function. It's about an exchange of ideas across time—how we perceive, record, and reimagine the world around us. It's a thoughtful meditation on seeing.