Stone Jug c. 1939

"Stone Jug" is a watercolor painting created by Carl Buergerniss in 1939. The artwork depicts a simple brown stoneware jug with a rounded body and a single handle. The artist’s precise detail and use of light and shadow create a realistic depiction of the ceramic object. Buergerniss’s interest in still life subjects, particularly those of utilitarian objects, is evident in this work. The painting's simplicity and focus on form make it a fine example of American realism.