Baker's Mixing Spoon c. 1939

"Baker's Mixing Spoon" is a graphite drawing on paper by American artist Paul Poffinbarger, executed around 1939. The work depicts a wooden spoon, a simple object that holds a significant place in the history of American folk art. Poffinbarger's meticulous detail and realistic style showcase the spoon's worn surface and the subtle variations in its grain. The image highlights the artist's fascination with the everyday objects that define American life and culture. The drawing is reminiscent of the tradition of still-life art, capturing the essence of a humble object in its stark simplicity.