Lantern 1937

Marie Famularo made this drawing of a Lantern on paper, though the exact date is unknown. I love the quietness of the palette, those muted grays and browns, creating a sense of depth and shadow. It makes me think about the process of artmaking, how each mark builds upon the last. The texture is intriguing; it’s smooth but you can still see the individual strokes. The thin lines are so precise, almost like a blueprint. There is a small gold toned area inside the lantern itself, it’s such a small detail, but it suggests the light that the lantern might hold. It draws you in, makes you wonder about the stories it could tell. This drawing reminds me a little bit of Agnes Martin's work, the same sense of quiet contemplation and precision. But it also feels unique to Famularo. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, with each artist building upon what came before. It leaves you with more questions than answers, and that's what makes it so compelling.