Toleware Teapot c. 1936

Ernest Graham's "Toleware Teapot" (c. 1936) is a watercolor painting of a decorated metal teapot. The artist, known for his still life depictions, captures the details of the teapot's form with precision. The teapot's surface is adorned with a vibrant floral motif, a characteristic of the toleware style of painting, which involves decorating metal objects with decorative paint. The piece, with its simplified background and focused subject matter, exemplifies a classic still life aesthetic. The artwork is a testament to the beauty of everyday objects and the artist's meticulous attention to detail.