Crock c. 1937 - 1938

"Crock" is a watercolor painting by American artist George Loughridge, created circa 1937-1938. The artwork depicts a stoneware crock with a blue-painted design and a stamped inscription reading "T.G. Bonner & Sons, 225 S. St. Brooklyn, NY". Loughridge's detailed rendering of the pottery highlights the craftsmanship of American stoneware, capturing the essence of a functional object turned into an artistic subject. The painting exemplifies the artist's interest in depicting everyday objects with meticulous precision, reflecting a broader artistic trend of Realism popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.