Porcelain Lavabo c. 1938

Al Curry's "Porcelain Lavabo" is a detailed watercolor drawing of a porcelain pitcher, possibly for water, with a lid and spout. The artist uses muted tones with subtle shading to give the illusion of three dimensions. This work was likely created during a period where Curry, a prolific artist, was exploring the beauty of everyday objects. The image depicts the pitcher with a perspective view of the object as well as two sketches of the pitcher from different angles. This piece, created in 1938, is a great example of Curry's interest in the interplay of form and light.