Shaker Man's Hat c. 1936

"Shaker Man's Hat," a watercolor painting by Ingrid Selmer-Larsen, depicts a simple, gray hat with a wide brim and a tan ribbon. The hat is rendered in a realistic style, with subtle variations in light and shadow that give it a three-dimensional quality. This meticulous rendering of a seemingly ordinary object underscores the artist's interest in the details and textures of everyday life, a common theme in her work. Created in 1936, the work reflects a shift in artistic focus toward everyday objects and the power of simple forms.