Tumbler c. 1937

"Tumbler" is a pencil drawing on paper created by American artist John Dana in 1937. The piece depicts a single glass tumbler with a diamond-patterned design. The artwork is characterized by Dana's meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing the simple form of the object. This drawing exemplifies Dana's focus on everyday objects, exploring the beauty of the ordinary and the subtle nuances of form and light. The piece, rendered in shades of gray, captures the reflectivity of the glass and the play of light on its surface, creating a sense of realism.