Comb c. 1936

Edith Magnette’s “Comb” is a watercolor painting from c. 1936 that depicts a simple, yet detailed, wooden comb. Magnette, born in 1855 and active into the 20th century, focused on everyday objects. The artist’s meticulous brushstrokes capture the wood’s texture and its light brown color. The comb is shown from a slightly angled perspective, highlighting its curved shape and the individual teeth. The sparse background provides a neutral backdrop to emphasize the object’s form. This realistic representation of a familiar object showcases Magnette’s talent for capturing beauty in everyday objects, emphasizing their subtle details and inherent aesthetic qualities.