Fire Shovel c. 1937

"Fire Shovel" is a graphite drawing on paper by American artist Marie Famularo, created in 1937. The drawing depicts a fire shovel, a common household tool used to tend to fires, in detailed pencil lines. The image shows the shovel's ornate design, emphasizing the brass handle and the intricate cutouts of the shovel's surface. Famularo, known for her meticulous drawings, captures the object's form and function in a realistic and detailed manner. This work is a testament to the artist's fascination with everyday objects and their role in domestic life.