Jarra
c. 1936
Long before he became the 'Poet of Prague' known for his atmospheric photography, Josef Sudek worked in commercial design, creating sketches like this elegant pitcher around 1936. Commissioned for the New Jersey China Pottery Company, the drawing captures the sleek, curving form of the vessel with soft, realistic shading that hints at modernist simplicity. It is a charming reminder that even masters of light and shadow started by sketching the everyday objects around them, turning a simple milk jug into a study of grace.
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