Potato Masher c. 1940

"Potato Masher" is a watercolor painting by American artist Luther D. Wenrich, created around 1940. It depicts a simple, everyday kitchen tool, the potato masher, rendered with meticulous detail. The work exemplifies Wenrich's fascination with the commonplace, showcasing his talent for capturing the texture and form of ordinary objects. The painting's realistic depiction and the close-up perspective emphasize the beauty of the mundane, making the ordinary seem extraordinary.