Featured in this lot is an original, still life pencil drawing done by renowned artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) circa 1920-30s. Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) was a notable American artist known for his dramatic, modernist representations of the American West. Dixon was born in Fresno, California, and had an early interest in western landscapes and Native American culture, which would impact his creative career. In the early 1900s, he worked as an illustrator for periodicals and books before transitioning to fine art, where he created stunning oil paintings and murals depicting the harsh beauty of deserts, canyons, and huge skies. He frequently depicted cowboys, Native Americans, and working-class people with dignity and power. He spent a lot of time in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, and the landscapes and cultures there had a big impact on him. Dixon's work evolved into something more minimalist and abstract during the 1920s and 1930s, coinciding with the advent of American modernism. Dixon was married to renowned photographer Dorothea Lange for a time, and the two shared a passion for capturing American life, particularly during the Great Depression. Dixon is known today as one of the essential artists of the American West, and his work may be seen in prominent collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Brigham Young University Museum of Art. He went away in 1974. This piece shows various cleaning and house hold items such as a water bucket, a water pale, a small bowl, a mop and two other handled tools. It is signed by the artist in the bottom right hand corner reading, "M.D.". The bottom of the artwork is marked reading, "L.V.". The piece shows good condition overall with no wear or damage present despite its age. The visible artwork measures 5" L x 6 1/4" W, while the entire piece measures 13 1/8" L x 13 7/8" W x 7/8" D. It weighs 2 pounds and 2 ounces.*