Pitcher c. 1939

This is Elsie Wein’s ‘Pitcher’, done in watercolor. It's the kind of piece where you can sense the hand of the artist, feeling the process behind its making. Look at the texture here, how Wein captures the pottery. It's so gentle. I love the way she renders the inside of the pitcher in these careful strokes, giving it such depth and roundness. The way the blue decoration seeps into the clay gives it this rustic sensibility. The brushwork is delicate but confident, each stroke carefully placed to define the form. It’s not just a pitcher; it’s Wein’s way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing this everyday object. This reminds me a little of Giorgio Morandi, another artist who found endless fascination in simple, everyday objects. Both Wein and Morandi show us that art isn't about grand gestures, but about looking closely and finding beauty in the mundane. There’s a kind of quiet poetry in this piece, inviting us to pause and appreciate the simple things.