Mug c. 1937

John Dana's "Mug" is a watercolor painting from c. 1937 that depicts a simple, brown ceramic mug. The mug is rendered in a realistic style, with a focus on the details of the handle, the texture of the ceramic, and the subtle play of light and shadow. Dana, a prolific artist whose career spanned from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, is known for his still life paintings, many of which feature everyday objects like the one in "Mug." This painting showcases his talent for capturing the beauty in the ordinary.