Toy Shovel c. 1937

Eugene Bartz's "Toy Shovel" from c. 1937 is a simple yet striking watercolor depicting a small, wooden shovel. The artwork's realism and the artist's detailed rendering of the worn wood evoke a sense of nostalgia and a connection to everyday objects. Bartz, known for his meticulous depictions of commonplace items, captures the shovel's form and texture in a manner that elevates the ordinary to the realm of art. The image, with its minimalist composition and subtle use of color, emphasizes the inherent beauty of even the most mundane objects.