Bed c. 1937

"Bed" is a watercolor painting by Dana Bartlett from c. 1937, depicting a wooden bed with an ornate headboard and a colorful patterned quilt. The artist's meticulous detail and subtle use of color capture the simple beauty and domesticity of the subject, highlighting the importance of home and comfort. Bartlett's style, known for its realistic portrayal of everyday objects, is evident in this small-scale artwork, measuring just 30.4 x 22.8 cm. Bartlett, born in 1882 and active as an artist until his death in 1957, specialized in watercolors, often focusing on the beauty found in ordinary things.