Watercolor Painting c. 1939

Cora Parker made this watercolor painting, with these pastel washes and delicate brushstrokes, giving us a glimpse into a floral world that feels both real and dreamlike. Imagine Parker, brush in hand, carefully building up these layers of color. I see her, trying to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world! The way the pinks and greens blend together almost feels like a dance, a conversation between colors. And that blue horn-of-plenty shape – it's not just a container, it's a symbol of abundance, of nature's gifts. This piece, it's like a quiet poem, a little ode to the beauty that surrounds us if we just take the time to look. And it reminds us that art is often a conversation, with artists borrowing and building upon each other's visions across time, inspiring new ways of seeing and feeling.