Lumberman's Brailing Pin c. 1942

frankvolem

drawing

photo of handprinted image

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

blue ink drawing

old engraving style

ink drawing experimentation

coffee painting

ink colored

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Lumberman's Brailing Pin" is a watercolor drawing by Frank Volem, created around 1942. The work depicts a single, rusty metal brailing pin, a tool used in the lumber industry for attaching chains. Volem, known for his detailed renderings of everyday objects, captures the texture and form of the pin with meticulous detail. This artwork offers a glimpse into the world of logging and the tools that shaped the industry.