Card Table 1937

This is Ferdinand Cartier's drawing of a card table, made with pencil and watercolor. Imagine him sketching this table, carefully observing its curves and details. I wonder if Cartier was thinking about the relationship between functionality and art. The table legs are so slender, but still able to hold the weight. The woodgrain swirling across the surface is a map of natural growth. It reminds me of Eva Hesse’s sculptures; everyday materials elevated to high art. The tabletop is so smooth, and the artist has created a lovely sense of depth with shading. It makes me want to touch it. I can feel Cartier’s hand moving across the page, line by line, color by color. Artists like Cartier remind us that creativity is everywhere. Every object, every line, every color choice is an opportunity for expression. It’s all part of a bigger conversation, you know? We’re all just riffing off each other across time.