Man's Suit c. 1937

Mary E. Humes made this drawing of a man's suit, we don't know when, but the date doesn't really matter. It's the kind of drawing that shows you everything about how it was made. You can feel the artist carefully building up the texture with these tiny, deliberate strokes. It's all about the process, like watching someone slowly knit a sweater. The color is what gets me. This muted green, almost like old money, and that pale pink cravat peeking out. It's such a delicate touch. You can almost feel the fabric, the weight of the coat, the softness of the lace. Notice that outline of the back view, floating in the corner. It's like Humes is reminding us that even in something as seemingly straightforward as a technical drawing, there's room for a little bit of magic, a little bit of the unexpected. It puts me in mind of a painter like Fairfield Porter, who could find beauty in the everyday. It's a reminder that art isn't just about grand statements; it's about the small gestures, the quiet moments, and the way we see the world around us.