Crock c. 1937

"Crock" is a watercolor painting by Ada V. May, created around 1937. This still life features a detailed depiction of a ceramic crock, likely made by the manufacturer C.C. Crolius, who produced stoneware in Manhattan Wells, New York. The painting's realistic style captures the texture of the crock and the subtle variations in its glaze. May's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the inscription on the crock and the accompanying floral motif in the top corner. The artist's signature is discreetly placed in the bottom right corner.