Adze c. 1941

"Adze" is a watercolor painting created in 1941 by American artist LeRoy Griffith, known for his meticulous still life paintings. Griffith's "Adze" portrays a carpenter's adze in detail, highlighting the texture of the wood handle and the metal blade. This artwork is part of Griffith's larger body of work that explored everyday objects and their significance in American life. The realistic depiction and detailed brushstrokes create a sense of intimacy and appreciation for the simple tool. The adze is depicted with a light brown wooden handle and a dark brown blade, the colors highlighting the material of the tool.