Bootjack c. 1940

"Bootjack" is a watercolor on paper by American artist Robert W.R. Taylor (1855-1995) dating to around 1940. The work depicts a detailed rendering of a bootjack, a household item used to remove boots, in the form of a stylized insect. The bootjack's design resembles an elongated beetle, with a textured, segmented body and two prominent pincers on its head. The artwork showcases Taylor's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the intricate features of everyday objects in a captivating way.