Whiskey Glass 1937

"Whiskey Glass" is a 1937 watercolor by Ralph Atkinson (1855-1995) that depicts a single, clear glass with a slightly blue hue on a plain background. The work is rendered in a simple, realistic style and exemplifies Atkinson's interest in everyday objects. This particular glass is an example of a type of glassware often used for whiskey, as its name implies, and is characteristic of the design trends in glassware from the 1930s. The artwork's simplicity allows the viewer to focus on the form of the glass, capturing its subtle details with the use of watercolor washes.