Iron Grille (at Window) a Restoration Drawing 1936

Geoffrey Holt made this drawing of an Iron Grille, presumably with pencil or graphite. What strikes me is the level of care. You can see it most clearly at the top of the grille, where each flourish is rendered with precision. The color palette is very muted. It's a subtle piece of art, not flashy or loud. The surface of the drawing has an almost ghostly quality. The grille appears to float in space. It’s like the drawing is trying to capture the essence of the grille, rather than just its appearance. Look closely at the individual bars. They have this beautiful, almost rusted texture. You can feel the weight and the history of the iron. There's a connection between the industrial and the decorative. This makes me think of Agnes Martin, who found freedom in simple shapes. Art like this reminds us that less can be more.