Powder Flask c. 1940

"Powder Flask" is a watercolor painting by Robert W.R. Taylor (1855-1995), created around 1940. The artwork depicts a powder flask, a container used to hold gunpowder for firearms, in intricate detail. The flask is depicted in a realistic style, highlighting its elegant shape and intricate ornamentation. Taylor’s meticulous depiction of the flask’s ornate design suggests a focus on the craftsmanship of the object and its historical significance. The work’s realism and focus on detail, combined with the subject matter, place it within the realm of still life, a genre that has long been associated with the exploration of form and light.