Child's Jacket c. 1937

"Child's Jacket" is a watercolor painting by Arelia Arbo, created around 1937. The artwork depicts a brown jacket with a lined collar and buttons, rendered with precise detail. The artist's attention to the texture of the fabric and the realistic depiction of the garment highlight her skill in rendering everyday objects with a sense of both realism and intimacy. This piece, with its simple subject matter and focus on detail, exemplifies Arbo's approach to capturing the everyday beauty of objects and everyday life.