Dining Room Chair c. 1939

This watercolor painting by Ralph Morton, created around 1939, depicts a "Dining Room Chair" with a simple, elegant design. The chair features a woven cane seat, sturdy wooden legs, and a classic, carved backrest. The use of watercolor allows Morton to capture the subtle variations in wood grain and the natural texture of the cane, highlighting the craftsmanship and detail of the chair. This piece showcases Morton's interest in depicting everyday objects with a meticulous and realistic approach, a style typical of American still life painting in the early 20th century.