Office High Stool c. 1940

"Office High Stool" is a watercolor painting by Ursula Lauderdale, created circa 1940. The artwork depicts a simple, wooden high stool with a square seat and a rectangular frame. The stool's surface is covered in a worn green fabric, lending a sense of realism to the piece. Lauderdale's attention to detail is evident in the accurate rendering of the stool's construction and texture. The artwork's minimalist composition emphasizes the stool's functional design, making it a compelling subject for a still life. This piece exemplifies the style of American realism, popular in the 20th century, with its depiction of everyday objects.