Town Crier's Bell 1935 - 1942

Raymond E. Noble’s 1935-1942 watercolor painting, "Town Crier’s Bell", depicts a simple, yet visually engaging still life of a brass bell with a wooden handle. The detailed rendering of the bell's texture and sheen, combined with the subtle shading on the handle, creates a sense of realism and invites the viewer to imagine its sound. The artwork's small scale, at 35.6 x 22.8 cm, suggests a focus on intimate details and observation. This work exemplifies Noble’s ability to capture the beauty of everyday objects through meticulous brushwork and a keen eye for detail.