Jar with Cover 1935 - 1942

Charlotte Angus made this watercolor painting, "Jar with Cover," on paper. I like to imagine her at work, perhaps with the real jar in front of her. It’s got this lovely, soft color palette—earthy yellows, browns, blues, and greens. The paint application feels smooth and controlled, kind of like a dance between precision and looseness, but with a clear intention to capture the nuances of this object. I'm always curious about the choices artists make. Why this particular jar? Why these colors? Maybe the jar held a special memory or the colors resonated with her in some way. To me, it feels like a quiet, contemplative piece, inviting us to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Like the quiet beauty of Agnes Martin, or maybe Lois Dodd. These painters are also trying to see and show the world around them.