Katzzieff pastel is a study of shape and light, the objects are loosely drawn concentrating on the shape rather than the details-the teapot and creamer pitcher are with bold strokes. The same can be said for the fruit in the bowl, one would have to say it is an apple, a pear, a peach and possible a plum, that would be grown locally are rendered boldly with big strokes of the pastel and color. The wall is scribbled in brown with what looks like a dark brown curtain to an unseen window. Light seems to come from the upper right bouncing off the tea set and bowl of fruit while casting shadows on the white table. This gives the viewer a feeling of hope while still depicting the sad times of the Great Depression.
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