Pitcher c. 1936

John Tarantino's "Pitcher" (c. 1936) is a watercolor on paper, depicting a simple ceramic pitcher with a brown handle and decorated with green and brown glaze. The subject is presented in a minimalist style against a plain, off-white background, drawing attention to the form and details of the pitcher. The artist's attention to the light reflecting off the glaze and the subtle variations in color contribute to the realism of the artwork. "Pitcher" is an example of still life, a genre that focuses on the depiction of inanimate objects and often explores themes of beauty, transience, and the nature of perception.