Hardware Shop Sign 1937

"Hardware Shop Sign" is a watercolor painting created in 1937 by Alice Stearns, a prominent American artist. The artwork depicts a semicircular signboard, likely from a hardware shop, adorned with an array of woodworking tools. The tools, including a saw, an axe, and various chisels, are realistically rendered in detail. The overall composition of the signboard evokes a sense of the craftsmanship and practicality associated with the hardware trade, making it a captivating example of Stearns's talent for capturing the essence of everyday objects.