Gridiron c. 1939

Maurice Van Felix's "Gridiron" is a graphite drawing on paper that depicts a simple iron object, a circular gridiron with legs, on a plain background. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner of the drawing. This work, dated circa 1939, highlights the simplicity and functional beauty of everyday objects, a hallmark of still-life art. The drawing's realistic depiction and attention to detail showcase Van Felix's skill in capturing the textures and form of the subject.