Tool Box Hasp c. 1938

"Tool Box Hasp" is a graphite drawing created by Mildred Ford around 1938. The artwork depicts a metal hasp, a type of fastener often used on toolboxes. Ford’s meticulous rendering of the object highlights its industrial detail and craftsmanship. The artist was known for her still life drawings of everyday objects, often capturing them with a sense of realism and precision. This artwork exemplifies her keen eye for detail and her ability to elevate seemingly mundane objects to artistic significance. Ford’s work is often classified as Realism, with elements of Precisionism.