Side Chair c. 1937

Henry Granet made this drawing, "Side Chair," with ink on paper. It's so precise, almost like an architect's blueprint, but the slight imperfections and wavering lines give it a handmade quality, a real sense of process. Look at the way the lines define the chair's shape—so deliberate, mapping out each curve and angle. You can almost feel Granet's hand moving across the page, carefully plotting out the design. The paper itself, with its aged tone and slight imperfections, adds another layer of history. It reminds me a little of Agnes Martin’s drawings, with that similar blend of meticulousness and human touch. Granet, like Martin, finds beauty in the simplicity of form and the quiet power of line. It’s a reminder that even in the most technical drawings, there's room for expression and emotion.