Rocking Chair c. 1937

Tulita Westfall drew this rocking chair, likely with ink on paper. Look at the meticulous detail, each line is carefully placed, outlining the form of the chair with precision. I think of the artist's hand moving across the page, tracing each curve and angle, almost feeling the texture of the wood. The little numbers all over give it a unique, almost mathematical feel. I get the sense that maybe she was thinking about geometry while drawing, as if the chair itself is a lesson in perspective. It reminds me a bit of technical drawings but with a certain warmth and character, like the rocking chair in Van Gogh's painting. It invites you to sit down and contemplate. The rocking chair becomes more than just an object; it's a symbol of home, comfort, and maybe even a little bit of nostalgia.