Bishop Hill: Small Scissors c. 1939

"Bishop Hill: Small Scissors" is a watercolor painting by Archie Thompson, created around 1939. The work depicts a pair of small scissors, rendered in meticulous detail against a plain background. Thompson, known for his precise still life paintings, elevates the mundane object to a level of artistic significance, highlighting its form, texture, and the subtle play of light and shadow. The painting's minimalist composition and realistic depiction of the scissors exemplify Thompson's signature style.