Armchair c. 1938

This watercolor and graphite drawing of an armchair was made by Ernest Busenbark sometime in the 20th century. The blue cushion looks so inviting, doesn’t it? It makes me wonder what kind of conversations this armchair might have hosted. I can almost imagine someone sketching in it, lost in thought, or maybe just taking a nap, dreaming up new ideas. Look at the way the artist has used delicate brushstrokes and graphite lines to bring out the details of the wood and fabric. There's a real softness to the whole scene that brings warmth. You can see how Busenbark paid attention to texture, using fine lines to mimic the fabric, and darker shades to give volume to the structure of the chair. Painters are always in conversation with one another across time. They borrow, adapt, and transform each other's ideas. What do you think Busenbark was thinking when he made this? And how does it make you feel?