Hawsing Beetle 1939

"Hawsing Beetle," created in 1939 by Orison Daeda, is a detailed drawing of a wooden mallet. Daeda, a prolific artist known for his meticulous renderings of everyday objects, captures the weathered texture of the wood and the rusty metal accents of the mallet with remarkable precision. This artwork demonstrates Daeda's fascination with the beauty found in the commonplace, elevating a simple tool to a subject worthy of artistic attention. The piece is a fine example of realism, showcasing Daeda's skilled use of line and shading to create a three-dimensional effect.