Door Stop c. 1937

"Door Stop" is a 1937 watercolor by Archie Thompson (1855-1995) depicting a cast iron doorstop shaped like two cats. The doorstop is depicted in detail, with a focus on the texture and shading of the metal. Thompson, a British artist, is known for his still life paintings, which often feature everyday objects. This work shows the artist's eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of objects in simple and elegant compositions. The composition emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the subject, which is typical of still-life paintings, with a simple background that highlights the doorstop.