Card Table c. 1936

Henry Meyers made this drawing of a card table sometime in the 20th century, and it's rendered in delicate pencil and watercolor. The careful lines and muted palette suggest a subdued, almost ghostly presence. I can imagine Meyers hunched over the paper, meticulously mapping out the table's form, leg by leg, curve by curve. What was he thinking as he laid down these lines? Was it a labor of love or just a job? Perhaps he was lost in the interplay of light and shadow, texture and form, trying to capture the essence of this everyday object. The drawing is very light, which gives it a sense of distance. It doesn’t immediately grab you, but then it kind of haunts you. It reminds me of some of Morandi’s still life paintings. I see a quiet, introspective exchange. Like a painter, Meyers is looking and thinking, responding and questioning. Ultimately, this work underscores the rich possibilities of painting as a space for exploration, dialogue, and endless creative renewal.