Crock c. 1938

This watercolor painting, titled "Crock", was created by Aaron Fastovsky in 1938. Fastovsky, a prominent American artist born in 1855, is known for his detailed depictions of everyday objects. "Crock" is a simple yet captivating study of a stoneware jar, capturing its form and the intricate blue and white glaze. The jar's inscription, "W.S.E. Warner West Troy", adds a historical context, referencing the potter or the location of its origin. This work exemplifies the artist's appreciation for the beauty found in humble, functional objects, reflecting a period of American artistic interest in realism and vernacular art.