Chair 1935 - 1942

William Kieckhofel made this watercolor drawing of a ‘Chair’ at an unknown date. The gray and brown hues feel so natural, almost like it has emerged organically on the page through trial, error, and intuition. I can imagine Kieckhofel closely observing, maybe even touching the chair, really trying to understand its form and texture. There is a gentleness about the drawing, as if he is revealing the quiet dignity of an everyday object. Look at the legs of the chair, how they are slightly crooked, not perfectly symmetrical; they seem full of life and character. The leather seat and backrest, adorned with those little decorative nails, add a touch of warmth and luxury. It reminds me of the work of other artists who found beauty in the mundane, like van Gogh and his chairs, or Morandi and his bottles. Artists are always in conversation, inspiring each other across time. For me, this drawing is a reminder that everything has potential for beauty, and a form of expression. It embraces uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations of meaning.