Wagon Maker's Chisel c. 1942

"Wagon Maker's Chisel" is a watercolor painting by American artist William Frank (1878-1950), created around 1942. The painting depicts a simple yet detailed representation of a chisel used by a wagon maker. The piece exemplifies Frank's interest in the tools and implements of everyday life, highlighting the craftsmanship of the past through a meticulous rendering of the chisel's form. The work is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of objects through a realist style.