Flatiron c. 1937

Gene Luedke's "Flatiron" from c. 1937 is a watercolor painting that exemplifies the Precisionist movement. Luedke, known for his meticulous renderings of everyday objects, captures the iron's form with a sharp detail and a focus on its geometric elements, highlighting the industrial design of the era. The outline drawings surrounding the central iron further emphasize the object's shape and functionality, adding to the painting's sense of order and clarity. The piece showcases the Precisionist style's interest in the aesthetics of modern life and the beauty of everyday objects.