Spectacles c. 1937

"Spectacles", a 1937 drawing by William High, depicts a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles with octagonal lenses resting against a pale background. The piece, measuring 30.3 x 25.4 cm, offers a glimpse into the simple everyday objects that High found worthy of artistic exploration. The minimalist composition and meticulous detail of the spectacles suggest a focus on form and the quiet beauty of the ordinary. High's work often explored the intersection of the personal and the universal, capturing the essence of objects in a way that invites contemplation and introspection.