Crock c. 1938

nicholasamantea

drawing

toned paper

decorative element

vintage

stoneware

wash background

coloured pencil

ceramic

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Crock" is a watercolor painting by Nicholas Amantea, executed circa 1938. The painting depicts a stoneware crock with a decorative blue floral pattern. Amantea, known for his still life and landscape paintings, captures the simple beauty of this everyday object, highlighting its form and the craftsmanship of the artist. The painting's realistic style and meticulous detail present a classic example of American still life painting, reflecting a focus on everyday objects and their inherent beauty.