Crock c. 1938

George Loughridge made this watercolour drawing of a crock sometime in the 20th century, and right away, you notice this blue against the creamy paper, it feels fresh, like a memory or a dream. The drawing feels like a study in the way the blue dances and plays, you know? Look at the dark, almost inky spots contrasted with the light, feathery strokes. He’s not just showing us what a crock looks like, he's diving into the process of seeing itself. I love how the floral design almost floats off the surface of the crock, becoming this abstract burst of energy. This reminds me of some of Marsden Hartley's folksy paintings, that same reverence for everyday objects, and that lovely balance between representation and pure feeling. Ultimately, Loughridge's "Crock" invites us to slow down, to appreciate the beauty in the simplest of things.