Crock 1936

"Crock," a 1936 watercolor by American artist Nicholas Amantea, depicts a stoneware crock with a stylized floral design and the date 1835. Amantea, known for his precise and detailed renderings of utilitarian objects, captured the beauty of the crock's simple form and the decorative flourishes of its maker. The artwork's inclusion of the maker's mark and the date provides valuable insight into the history of American folk pottery. This detailed study of a commonplace object exemplifies Amantea's focus on American craftsmanship and vernacular art.