Jar c. 1937

Yolande Delasser painted this ‘Jar’ with watercolor, capturing its muted tones and straightforward form. The drawing emphasizes the jar’s cylindrical body and the floral design rendered in cobalt blue. The composition is vertically oriented, highlighting the jar’s height and its central, frontal placement. The artist’s use of color is restrained, focusing on earthy grays and browns contrasted by the vibrant blue of the floral motif. This contrast draws attention to the decorative element, inviting speculation about its symbolic meaning within the broader context of utilitarian objects and folk art. Delasser’s attention to the jar's shape and surface texture underscores a formal interest in the object itself, reducing it to its basic geometric components. This approach echoes the formalist principles that value the artwork’s intrinsic qualities. The painting prompts viewers to consider the interplay between form and function.