Child's chair c. 1938

Cora Parker's "Child's Chair" (c. 1938) is a watercolor on paper depicting a simple wooden chair with a worn, patched seat. The chair is rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the wood's grain and the marks of use. This realistic depiction of a commonplace object, rendered in a precise and almost scientific manner, speaks to Parker's interest in everyday life and domestic objects. The artwork's simple composition and realistic style place it within the realm of still life and domestic realism.