Lace 1935 - 1942

This work by Florence Earl is a drawing of lace. Looking at the approach to mark-making, it's all about that intricate, repetitive action, a real dedication to process. There's something so tactile about this piece, even though it's just lines on paper. The way Earl builds up the dense netting, with those tiny, precise strokes, it almost feels like you could reach out and touch it. Notice that scalloped edge? That rhythm of curves and points is so delicate. It's like she's trying to capture the very essence of lace, not just its appearance. It reminds me a bit of the work of Agnes Martin, in the sense that both artists take a seemingly simple, repetitive motif and use it to create something that feels almost meditative. Both push the boundaries of what a drawing can be.