Pottery Jar with Lid c. 1938

"Pottery Jar with Lid" is a 1938 watercolor by Annie B. Johnston, a prolific American artist who lived from 1855 to 1995. The artwork depicts a simple, earthenware jar with a lid, rendered in a realistic style. Johnston's meticulous attention to detail and subtle use of light and shadow create a sense of three-dimensionality, making the jar appear almost tangible. This artwork is a fine example of still life painting, a genre that focuses on inanimate objects and often explores themes of domesticity, everyday life, and the beauty of the ordinary.