Corn Knife 1939

walterpraefke

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

pencil drawing

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Corn Knife" is a 1939 watercolor by American artist Walter John Praefke (1855-1995). The artwork depicts a close-up view of a rusted corn knife, meticulously rendered in detail. The blade is sharply defined against the off-white background, highlighting the wear and tear of the tool, suggesting its frequent use. Praefke’s work often featured everyday objects, capturing the beauty and function of common tools in a manner reminiscent of still life painting.