Food Chopper c. 1938

earlbutlin

drawing

toned paper

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

tonal art

watercolor

"Food Chopper," a watercolor painting by Earl Butlin (1855-1995), depicts a close-up view of a traditional food chopping tool, likely used for preparing food in a kitchen setting. The artist's meticulous detail captures the wood grain of the handle and the rounded shape of the blade. This realistic representation of a commonplace object speaks to Butlin's interest in everyday life and objects, exemplifying the genre of still life painting, a popular art form that explores the beauty and significance of everyday objects.