Fruit Knife c. 1939

"Fruit Knife" is a c. 1939 watercolor by American artist Frank M. Keane (1876-1941). It depicts a simple, elegant fruit knife, isolated against a pale background. The precise, detailed rendering of the object suggests a focus on realism and craftsmanship. The work captures the beauty of everyday objects, demonstrating Keane's ability to find artistic merit in the mundane. Keane's work often featured still lifes of simple domestic objects, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of his time.