Copper Kettle c. 1939

"Copper Kettle" is a watercolor painting by American artist Samuel W. Ford, dating back to around 1939. Ford, who lived from 1855 to 1995, captured the gleam of the copper kettle in meticulous detail. The artwork depicts a traditional copper kettle with a polished finish, highlighting the object's intricate details. The kettle is rendered in life-like detail with an emphasis on light and shadow, adding to the realistic depiction of the object. Ford’s work often focused on still life subjects, including everyday objects like kitchenware, revealing his appreciation for the beauty in the mundane.