Shaker Sewing Table 1935 - 1942

johndavis

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

water colours

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

John Davis's "Shaker Sewing Table" (1935-1942) is a watercolor painting of a simple, functional piece of furniture, characteristic of Shaker design. The table features a drop-leaf design, a single drawer, and slender legs. The artwork captures the clean lines and practicality of Shaker craftsmanship, highlighting the enduring influence of this religious sect on American design.