Flail c. 1937

"Flail", a watercolor on paper by Frank Eiseman, is a simple yet striking portrayal of a farm tool. Created around 1937, the artwork depicts a wooden flail, its two parts carefully rendered in detail against a pale background. The minimalist composition and meticulous detail are characteristic of Eiseman's style, highlighting his interest in everyday objects and their functional beauty. While the artwork itself is small, measuring only 15.3 x 26.1 cm, it captures the essence of a tool essential to agricultural life.