Table (Console or Card Table) c. 1936

This watercolor of a table was made by Rolland Livingstone. He was born in 1855, so I wonder if this is something he made as a young man, or later in life. You know, sometimes the most seemingly straightforward paintings can be the most deceptively complex. Livingstone's painted this table with such care and precision. It's not just a table; it's a study of light and shadow, form and function. The wood grain seems to glow with a warm, inviting light. The artist's perspective and attention to detail really draw me in. There is such intricacy of woodwork on the legs. I can imagine Livingstone carefully rendering each curve and contour, trying to capture the essence of this humble, yet elegant object. It reminds me that even the simplest of subjects can become a vehicle for profound expression. The artist's unique vision transforms our perception of the mundane into something truly extraordinary. It invites us to slow down, observe, and find beauty in the everyday.