Pa. German Chair 1935 - 1942

This is an anonymous watercolour, depicting a Pa. German Chair. Look at how each mark, each line, is carefully rendered, creating an image of a chair that feels both sturdy and tenderly observed. The artist has paid attention to the material quality of the chair. You can almost feel the rough-hewn texture of the wood, the way the light catches on its surface. The colours are muted, earthy tones that evoke a sense of age and history. The heart shaped top of the chair back is so sweet. The way this humble object has been depicted, brings to mind the drawings of chairs by Van Gogh, who was also interested in depicting everyday objects with a sense of intimacy and reverence. Art is an ongoing conversation, echoing across time. There’s no single meaning, just a space for imagination to unfold.