Glass Bowl c. 1940

V.L. Vance, who lived from 1855 to 1995, made this drawing of a glass bowl with what looks like delicate watercolor. It’s all about transparency and luminosity, isn't it? The process feels so gentle, almost like a whisper. Looking closely, you can see how Vance used thin washes of color to build up the form, letting the light shine through. The subtle variations in tone create the illusion of depth and volume, making the glass bowl feel almost tangible. There's a softness to the edges, a fluidity that reminds me of Chardin, who also had an eye for the quiet beauty of everyday objects. What I love most is how Vance captures the way light filters through the glass, creating these shimmering reflections and refractions. It’s like she's inviting us to pause and appreciate the simple elegance of this humble object. Art isn’t always about grand statements, sometimes it's about finding magic in the mundane.