Crock c. 1936

This drawing of a crock, or earthenware pot, was made by Yolande Delasser sometime in the 20th century using pencil and watercolor. Look at the way Delasser suggests the form of the crock in the top sketch so lightly, almost as a ghost of a pot, and then below, the flower motif, rendered in soft blue watercolor. It's not overworked, it's very gentle. The texture here is all about the paper itself, smooth and absorbent, drinking in the diluted washes of color. I can imagine Delasser making this, maybe as a study for the decoration of the pot. It’s the kind of thing that makes you think about the connection between art and craft, and how sometimes the most beautiful things are the ones that are the most simple. That soft blue feels a bit like Morandi, but with a folk art twist. Delasser’s drawing invites us to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of everyday objects. It’s a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places, and that sometimes, the simplest gestures can be the most profound.