Stockings c. 1936

Melita Hofmann sketched this stocking with pencil on paper sometime in the 20th century, a study in the quiet observation of domestic objects. I love the gentle, tentative quality of the marks here. You can imagine Hofmann leaning in close, carefully mapping the topography of the fabric, the subtle shifts in tone, and the delicate embroidered patterns. There's a tenderness in the way she renders the stocking, like she's not just depicting an object, but capturing a feeling, maybe a memory, too. It reminds me of Agnes Martin's drawings—that same understated elegance, a quiet rebellion against grandiosity. Both artists invite us to slow down, to really see the world around us, and to find beauty in the everyday. It is a gentle invitation to consider the small, often overlooked details of our lives.