Pitcher c. 1939

Elisabeth Fulda made this watercolour painting of a pitcher; its size is 45 x 38 cm. I wonder what it was like to paint glass in watercolour: the lightness of the material, its transparency and ability to reflect its surroundings must have been a challenge. You know, painting is a bit like problem solving – how do I translate what’s in front of me onto the page? There are a number of lines in this work – horizontal in the upper section, and curved towards the bottom. These lines give the image a sense of volume, as though it could almost be a three-dimensional object. I love the way the handle curls, it seems so lively! I wonder what sort of exchanges Fulda might have had with other artists during her lifetime. She may have had a mentor, or been inspired by the techniques and practices of other artists in her circle.