Jug c. 1937

Nicholas Amantea’s “Jug” (c. 1937) is a watercolor painting that depicts a stoneware jug with a decorative motif of a bird on a branch. The jug, a common object in American folk art, is rendered in a realistic style with the artist's signature visible at the bottom of the painting. Amantea's watercolor captures the subtle texture of the stoneware and the delicate blue and white decoration. The piece is a testament to the artist's appreciation for everyday objects and their beauty, and it showcases Amantea's mastery of watercolor technique.