Rocking Chair 1940

"Rocking Chair" is a 1940 watercolor by American artist LeRoy Griffith (1855-1995). The artwork depicts a simple wooden rocking chair, rendered in a realistic style. The chair's form is highlighted through subtle shading and the use of light and shadow. This piece exemplifies the detail Griffith often employed in his still-life works. This depiction of a rocking chair could be a study for a larger work or an example of the artist’s interest in common household objects.