Blanket Chest c. 1938

This “Blanket Chest” was drawn by Sarah F. Williams, and looking at the sepia and brown palette, I get a sense of something very carefully and precisely rendered on paper. I can imagine Sarah carefully studying the object, measuring it, and then meticulously drafting it with pencils and rulers and set squares. I wonder what was going through her mind, the artist, as she was making it. Maybe she was thinking about the original craftsman, their skill and knowledge, and trying to capture this essence through her drawing? The wood grain, the dovetail joints, the delicate curves of the legs. These were the details that brought this blanket chest to life. It reminds me that making art is a conversation across time and that we're all inspired by each other's work. Williams's drawing encourages me to appreciate the artistry of the past and how it still influences creativity today. It shows art can offer multiple interpretations that grow and evolve over time.