Toleware Tin Tea Caddy c. 1937

Jacob Gielens' "Toleware Tin Tea Caddy" is a watercolor painting depicting a tea caddy, a container used to store tea, which is a common object in decorative arts. The caddy's surface is adorned with vibrant colors and patterns. The illustration features a red background with black and yellow shapes creating a geometric design. The intricate details and rich colors of the painted caddy in this watercolor capture the beauty and practicality of Toleware, a traditional craft involving painting on tin surfaces.