Bonnet 1935 - 1942

Dorothy Gernon made this artwork titled Bonnet with an overall size of 28.5 x 23.2 cm. This piece—it's not dated, but looking at it, you can imagine Dorothy, maybe with a cup of tea nearby, really getting into the details of these bonnets. It’s rendered with delicate lines, almost like she’s tracing memories. I wonder what was going through her mind as she worked? It reminds me a little of Agnes Martin's subtle grids, that kind of quiet, meditative focus. She could have been exploring the geometry of folds and frills, finding beauty in the everyday object. The way she captures the light on the fabric is really charming. The overall composition is quite simple, but the texture she creates makes it super interesting. It’s like she's not just drawing bonnets; she's drawing light itself. You get the feeling that the artist is sharing a really intimate moment of observation.