Clothes Pin c. 1938

Ralph Atkinson's "Clothes Pin" (c. 1938) is a watercolor painting that depicts a simple wooden clothespin rendered in precise detail against a neutral background. Atkinson, known for his still-life works, captures the everyday object with a sense of quiet realism, highlighting its form and texture. This artwork exemplifies the artist's focus on finding beauty in the ordinary, a common theme in American Realism of the early 20th century.