1965 Robert Williamson Color Study (Tempera Plate 1) painted cat boot scraper all the more for trials

all the more for trials he's surely been through

which would be held tight inside when the slide door is closed

as the box latches up tight

I can't look at orange painted metal tool-related things without thinking of bright orange Dorman cabinets

but never one in such great shape

1965 Robert Williamson Color Study (Tempera Plate 1) painted cat boot scraper all the more for trialsThis one from a group of 1965 color studies by a Robert Williamson, found together in my neck of the woods, which, happily, were very carefully kept over the years: all are gorgeous and in near perfect condition. This one was wrapped in tissue I believe since the time of its making, such that the colors are as rich and pure as its gets, as if painted yesterday. Certainly done for an art class, and with great precision and care; certainly our Robert