Butter Mold c. 1937

"Butter Mold" is a watercolor drawing by Wellington Blewett, created around 1937. It depicts a wooden butter mold and its accompanying stamp, featuring a carved floral design. Blewett, a prolific artist born in 1855 and living until 1995, was known for his detailed representations of everyday objects. This artwork, with its simple composition and focus on detail, exemplifies Blewett's interest in the beauty of the ordinary, capturing the essence of a traditional household item. The artwork's dimensions are 49.8 x 39 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/8 in.) and highlights Blewett's keen eye for observation and craftsmanship.