Square Wooden Spoon c. 1937

"Square Wooden Spoon" is a drawing of a wooden spoon by American artist Wilbur M Rice, executed in 1937. Rice was known for his detailed renderings of everyday objects, capturing their textures and forms with precision. This drawing, with its simple subject, showcases Rice's talent for capturing the beauty of the mundane. The spoon's smooth curves and the subtle variations in the wood's grain are rendered with precision, highlighting the natural beauty of the material. The drawing's simple composition and realistic portrayal of the spoon exemplify the artist's minimalist approach to subject matter, emphasizing the inherent beauty of everyday objects.