Stoneware Ink Bottle c. 1940

"Stoneware Ink Bottle" is a watercolor painting by Sydney Roberts, created around 1940. It depicts a simple brown stoneware ink bottle, emphasizing the textures and form of the object. The artist, known for his still life compositions, showcases the beauty of everyday items in a straightforward and realistic manner. The artwork exemplifies the genre of still life, a tradition that explores the visual and symbolic aspects of ordinary objects, capturing their presence with meticulous detail.