Rain Gutter Stirrup 1939

"Rain Gutter Stirrup" is a watercolor painting by Harold Ballard, executed in 1939. The work, measuring 28 x 22.8 cm, depicts a single, rusted rain gutter stirrup, a simple yet evocative subject chosen by the artist for its inherent form and patina. Ballard's focus on the everyday object highlights the artist's interest in the beauty of the mundane, a hallmark of the Precisionist movement, which emerged in the early 20th century. The work's muted tones and meticulous detail further enhance the object's inherent presence, inviting viewers to contemplate its history and function.