Preserve Jar 1938

"Preserve Jar" is a watercolor painting by Philip Smith, created in 1938. It depicts a simple, everyday object, a straight-sided jar, rendered in meticulous detail, showcasing Smith's mastery of the medium. The jar, painted with an ochre glaze and adorned with the number "29" in yellow, likely held preserves in its previous life. The painting is an excellent example of still-life art, common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Smith's work often focused on humble objects, capturing their essence with a quiet beauty and understated realism.