Table (Tripod) 1935 - 1942

Michael Riccitelli’s *Table (Tripod)* is a drawing on paper, and it shows us how something as simple as a table can become a study in form. The colors are muted, almost as if the table's story is being told through a soft, sepia-toned filter. Look at how Riccitelli renders the light hitting the surface; it's not about perfection but about the feel of light. The texture isn't just seen; you can almost feel the smooth, polished wood and sense the history of the table through the light and shadow. It’s a very gentle treatment. Now, check out where the legs meet the base, the way the lines swell and taper – it's like the table is breathing. The off-kilter symmetry of the top tells you that beauty isn’t always about perfect angles. Think of Agnes Martin's understated grids – both artists find profundity in the quiet and simple things around us. This isn't just a table; it's Riccitelli’s conversation with how we see.