Potpourri Jar: Eagle c. 1941

This 1941 watercolor by Adolph Opstad depicts a "Potpourri Jar: Eagle" in a style reminiscent of Delftware. The eagle is depicted in a majestic pose with detailed feathers and perched atop a pedestal. The jar is covered in a blue and white glaze that creates a visually appealing contrast against the off-white background. Opstad's meticulous rendering of the details of the eagle and the jar, along with his use of light and shadow, creates a sense of realism in this detailed depiction of a historical ceramic art form.