Lantern c. 1938

Roy Weber's "Lantern," is rendered with soft colors and delicate lines, capturing the essence of a humble object with precision and care. I imagine Weber hunched over his table, squinting, carefully building up the form of the lantern. His pencil must have moved with a gentle insistence, coaxing the image out of the blank paper. The details on the metal top, rendered as tiny dots, suggest not just observation but a real delight in the thing itself. It’s funny how an object can carry so much feeling! The muted grays and browns evoke a sense of quietude, nostalgia, and a bygone era when light was a precious commodity. In his quiet way, Weber reminds us of the beauty inherent in simple, everyday objects, inviting us to see the extraordinary within the ordinary. It’s a conversation between artists across time.