Pickle Jar c. 1939

"Pickle Jar" is a watercolor painting by American artist Francis Law Durand, executed around 1939. The work depicts a stoneware jar, likely used for pickling or preserving foods, with a distinctive blue and gray floral design. Durand's attention to detail is evident in the realistic representation of the jar's form and surface texture, highlighting the traditional craft of pottery. The painting exemplifies the artist's interest in everyday objects and their role in American life.