Foot Scraper c. 1941

"Foot Scraper" is a drawing on paper by Jacob Lipkin from c. 1941. The drawing depicts a simple, yet functional, iron foot scraper. The piece consists of a flat, slightly curved metal plate with two arched supports that extend upward and then curl back on themselves, creating two rounded "handles." These handles were likely used to hold the scraper or transport it. Lipkin's depiction of this everyday object is both meticulous and sensitive, capturing the nuances of the metal's texture and form. The drawing serves as a reminder of the beauty that can be found in the ordinary, especially in well-crafted objects.