Cafeteria Dining Room 1939

Eggers and Higgins, Architects made this watercolour plan of a Cafeteria Dining Room some time between 1937 and 1975. The delicate washes of colour here are almost tentative, as though feeling their way around the confident architectural lines. The paint sits thinly on the page, barely registering a presence, like a memory clinging to a surface. The artist has used restraint in the color, evoking a sense of quiet and formality. The controlled palette reflects the architectural intention, prioritizing functionality and order. Look at the way the light is rendered, soft and diffused, enhancing the serene atmosphere. This piece reminds me of Edward Hopper, who also used watercolor to create a sense of mood and atmosphere. Like Hopper, Eggers and Higgins capture a particular moment in time. The emotional quality of the piece draws you in and stays with you.