Lamp Bracket c. 1940

John H. Tercuzzi rendered this lamp bracket, sometime in the 20th century, using watercolor. The beauty of this piece lies in the delicate dance between precision and the fluid nature of the medium. The bracket's ornate details are meticulously captured, yet the watercolor imbues it with a soft, almost dreamlike quality. Look closely, and you'll notice how Tercuzzi uses the translucency of the paint to create a sense of depth and shadow, giving the metallic structure a feeling of light. I keep thinking about this one little flourish where the bracket meets the wall. It's almost like Tercuzzi is winking at us, reminding us that art is not just about replicating reality but about adding something personal, something that elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. It reminds me of some of the work of Charles Demuth, who used watercolour to make architectural renderings, blending functionality with the sheer beauty of form. Ultimately, this lamp bracket is a celebration of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world through an artistic lens.