Groove Plane c. 1937

samuelfaigin

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Groove Plane" (c. 1937) by Samuel Faigin is a detailed technical drawing of a woodworking tool. The piece is rendered in graphite and watercolor, meticulously depicting the intricate mechanisms of the plane from various angles. Faigin’s precise linework and careful shading highlight the form and function of the object, offering a visual understanding of its operation. This work exemplifies Faigin’s interest in both the beauty of industrial tools and the precision of technical illustration.