Hat Rack (Shaped Like Ox Yoke) c. 1939

Charlotte Angus' "Hat Rack (Shaped Like Ox Yoke)" (c. 1939) is a watercolor painting that depicts a wooden hat rack crafted in the shape of an ox yoke. The yokes support the heads of two oxen, painted in meticulous detail, with the oxen's horns curving outwards in an elegant arc. This artwork, with its focus on the form and function of a humble object, showcases Angus' interest in the everyday and the practical aspects of design. The simplified yet realistic rendering of the ox heads and the rustic aesthetic of the yoke contribute to the painting's charming and nostalgic appeal.