Napoleon Toby Jug c. 1937

eugeneshellady

drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Napoleon Toby Jug" is a 1937 painting by Eugene Shellady. It depicts a ceramic Toby jug, a type of earthenware mug, in the form of the famed French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. Shellady skillfully renders the jug in detail, capturing its form and the decorative elements like the gold trim and the painted facial features. The painting is a delightful example of historical subject matter rendered in a playful and whimsical manner. This artwork is a fine example of portraiture and the artist's skill in capturing the details of the subject matter.