Garden Urn 1935 - 1942

John H. Tercuzzi made this watercolor of a garden urn, and I like how the whole piece feels like it's been dipped in the same murky green. Look closely, and you'll notice how Tercuzzi's application of color gives the urn a sense of depth and texture. It's not just flat; it feels like you could reach out and touch the cool, weathered surface. The artist emphasizes the physicality of the form, from the fluted lines on the base to the ornate details around the bowl. It's like the artist is asking us to see the urn not just as an object, but as a presence. The way Tercuzzi captures light is interesting. It reminds me of Giorgio Morandi's still lifes, where everyday objects take on a kind of quiet monumentality. Both artists invite us to slow down and really look, to find beauty in the mundane. Art is an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time.