Wood Box c. 1936

Lawrence Foster made this "Wood Box" without a date, using what appears to be graphite and colored pencil on paper. It has this kind of hushed presence, doesn't it? It's the kind of drawing where you can feel the slow, deliberate process. There's a real attention to the material quality of the wood, the grain, the subtle shifts in color as the light catches different surfaces. You can almost feel the texture of the wood, which I think is something you can do with paint too. Look at the shadows, they’re soft and gentle, suggesting a quiet, diffused light. And what about those tools hanging on the side? They add a touch of functionality to the image, suggesting that this box is not just an object of beauty but also a practical tool. I wonder if Agnes Martin ever saw this? Anyway, art’s all about exchange, an ongoing conversation. What do you think?