Hour Glass c. 1938 - 1940

Edith Bry's "Hour Glass" is a graphite drawing depicting a woman gazing intently at a portrait of a young girl and an older man, likely parents, within an oval frame. The composition, created between 1938 and 1940, evokes a sense of time and memory as the woman stands near a fireplace with a candlestick, an ornate chair, and a small table, contributing to a melancholic and intimate mood. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow accentuate the objects, suggesting a rich interior space of a bygone era.