Buggy c. 1936

Fred Weiss's 'Buggy', made with gouache and graphite, shows us what painting can do. It’s all about the line, isn't it? How it carefully delineates the wheels, seat, and frame of the buggy with such precision. I can almost feel Weiss at work, patiently building up the forms with layer upon layer of gouache. I wonder, was he thinking of the folks who rode in these buggies, the lives they led, the places they went? There’s something about the dark wood and the way it contrasts with the paper, a kind of quiet, sober elegance. Look at the wheels, how each spoke is rendered. It’s not just about representation, it's about process, time, and about the relationship between hand, eye, and memory. The artist's hand becomes a bridge, connecting us to the world. That’s where the magic happens.