Bishop Hill: Flail c. 1939

Archie Thompson's "Bishop Hill: Flail" (c. 1939) is a detailed watercolor painting of a flail, a traditional agricultural tool used for threshing grain. The flail is depicted in its entirety, with the handle and flail head clearly visible. Thompson's meticulous attention to detail and realistic representation of the object's texture and form demonstrate his skill as a naturalist and artist. This artwork offers viewers a glimpse into the tools and techniques of early American agriculture.