Chair c. 1937

This is Florence Truelson's drawing of a chair, made with watercolor. There's something so charming about the way Truelson approaches this everyday object. It's not just about representation; it's about process. You can see her hand in every line, every delicate wash of color. Look closely, and you'll notice how the red of the wood isn't just one flat tone. It varies, gets darker in places, lighter in others, creating a sense of depth and form. The woven seat is rendered with such care, each strand meticulously depicted, giving it a tactile quality. I particularly love the way she's handled the shadows, they're soft and subtle, giving the chair a sense of weight and presence. It reminds me a little of Charles Demuth's precisionist watercolors. But where Demuth's work feels cool and detached, Truelson's has a warmth and intimacy. It's like she's inviting us to sit down and stay a while. Art isn’t about answers, it’s about starting conversations.