Tumbler 1937

Ralph Atkinson made this drawing of a tumbler, but I'm not sure when, or with what. Looking at the image, I can feel the artist’s gentle touch, the way the colors are laid down, watery, and thin. It feels like the artist had a clear vision, the control in the lines, and a plan for the whole thing. I imagine the artist carefully considering each hue, each delicate stroke, probably working meticulously in a controlled manner to capture the exact color of blue. It makes me think about how artists like Giorgio Morandi, were concerned with capturing the essence of everyday objects, turning the mundane into the extraordinary. What's fascinating is how artists find inspiration in the simplest of things, transforming the everyday into something worthy of contemplation. This tumbler is an invitation to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty that surrounds us, even in the most ordinary of objects.