Branding Iron c. 1942

"Branding Iron" is a watercolor on paper artwork created by Elizabeth Johnson in 1942. This artwork is a detailed depiction of a branding iron, a tool used to mark livestock with an identifying symbol. The artist meticulously captures the metal's shape and texture, and a second image shows the iron's impression on a surface. This artwork is a study of a common object of the American West, and a testament to Johnson's keen observational skills. Johnson, who was born in 1855 and died in 1995, was a prolific artist known for her drawings and watercolors.