Jar with Cover c. 1938

"Jar with Cover" is a watercolor painting by Alvin Shiren, created around 1938. The artwork depicts a ceramic jar with a lid, both adorned with a striking pattern of horizontal stripes in various shades of brown, green, black, and white. The simplicity of the composition and the focus on the jar's decorative elements showcase Shiren's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the beauty of everyday objects. This watercolor exemplifies Shiren's interest in still life and his talent for rendering the texture and color of ceramic surfaces.