Wash Bowl and Pitcher c. 1937

Charles Caseau made this watercolor Wash Bowl and Pitcher sometime in the 20th century. I love the way he’s built up the colors and forms with these transparent layers, like he’s feeling his way through the process. It's as if the painting emerges slowly, one wash at a time. Look closely, and you can see the delicate washes of blue and green that give the glass its luminous quality. The way the light filters through the pitcher and bowl feels so fresh. The paint is thin, almost like a stain, which lets the paper breathe underneath. It’s not about hiding the process, but about revealing it, and each mark feels deliberate, yet fluid. The subtle shifts in tone create a sense of depth and volume, drawing me into the stillness of the scene. It reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi's still lifes, that same quiet contemplation of everyday objects. Ultimately, it invites us to find beauty in the simplest of forms.