Ember Carrier c. 1940

"Ember Carrier" (c. 1940) is a graphite drawing by Maurice Van Felix, depicting a metal container with two wooden handles and three legs, likely used to transport hot embers. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the object's texture and form. Van Felix, a prolific artist known for his still life and genre scenes, captures the simplicity and utilitarian beauty of everyday objects through his precise and realistic style. This artwork exemplifies the artist's fascination with the ordinary and his ability to elevate the mundane to the level of fine art.