Graphite Floral Still Life Drawing

This item is an original graphite or lead pencil drawing on a rectangular piece of paper, depicting a lush floral arrangement in a spherical vase resting on a shallow saucer. The composition utilizes varied shading techniques, from heavy cross-hatching in the background and vase interior to delicate stippling and line work on the petals. Elements of poppies, pansies, and broader bulbous flowers are visible. The vase features a reflective surface, indicated by vertical highlight streaks and darker core shadows. Physically, the paper appears to be an off-white or cream-toned weight, possibly sketchbook-grade, showing slight yellowing consistent with age. Notable condition issues include minor corner creasing, slight edge wear, and faint smudging of the graphite medium in the lower-left corner. There are no visible signatures or maker's marks on the face of the work. The style is representational with an emphasis on tonal values over precise botanical accuracy, suggesting a mid-20th-century student or hobbyist work. The quality of craftsmanship shows a good understanding of light and shadow, particularly in the rendering of the rounded form of the vessel.

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