Plane 1938

Albert Geuppert’s 1938 watercolor “Plane” depicts a hand plane, a tool used in woodworking to smooth and shape wood. The artwork is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, capturing the texture and form of the plane’s wooden body and metal components. The inclusion of line drawings of the plane’s internal mechanisms adds a technical dimension to the work, highlighting the intricate engineering of the tool. The detailed depiction of the tool exemplifies the artist’s interest in the mechanics and craftsmanship of everyday objects.