Copper Kettle c. 1939

Edward L. Loper's "Copper Kettle," a watercolor on paper created circa 1939, depicts a copper kettle with a rounded body and a wide, arched handle. The kettle's patina is meticulously rendered with a focus on the subtle tonal shifts that characterize the aged metal. Loper's work in still life captured the ordinary objects of everyday life with a level of realism that speaks to his keen observation and masterful hand.