Nightgown 1935 - 1942

Jean Peszel made this painting of a ‘Nightgown’ on paper with watercolour paint. I am thinking about the gentle washes of color. It seems delicate, and perhaps even a little fragile. Imagine Peszel as an artist, patiently building up tone and form with small brushstrokes. I wonder, did she use a photograph, or did she have the nightgown itself in her studio? Maybe she thought about the person who wore it. The artist captures the fall of light across the fabric, creating subtle shadows that give the nightgown a sense of depth and volume. See how the soft, muted color palette evokes a mood of quiet introspection, while the vertical lines create a sense of gentle movement? I am interested in Peszel and the fact that artists look to each other across time, creating an ongoing conversation that inspires our creativity.