Windsor Bamboo-turned Chair c. 1937

This is Edward L. Loper’s watercolor drawing of a Windsor Bamboo-turned Chair. Look at how the light seems to hit the chair from all angles, casting a warm glow. The bamboo-turned spindles create such an interesting rhythm, don't they? You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the page, carefully constructing each element of the chair. I love the attention to detail, especially in the way Loper captures the texture of the wood, using thin washes of color to create the illusion of depth and shadow. Notice how he leaves areas of the paper bare, allowing the white to serve as highlights, like a gentle caress on the rounded surface. It’s so simple but effective! It reminds me a little of the work of Charles Demuth, with its clean lines and subtle color palette. Ultimately, this drawing is more than just a representation of a chair. It's a meditation on form, light, and the beauty of everyday objects.