Stone Beer Mug c. 1939

Carl Buergerniss made this watercolor of a "Stone Beer Mug" at an unknown date. You know, sometimes the most ordinary objects can become extraordinary through art. Look at how Buergerniss uses the watercolor to build up the form, layer by layer. The blue isn't just a flat color; it's alive with variations, darker in the shadows, lighter where the light hits. The creamy, almost sculptural figures contrast beautifully against that deep blue, don't they? It feels like a dance between the drawn line and the fluidity of the paint. I love the little details. That intricate handle, the way the light catches the metal lid. It reminds me of Chardin, the way he could make everyday objects so poetic. There’s a tenderness in the rendering, a quiet appreciation for the object itself. It makes you wonder about the stories this mug could tell, the gatherings it might have been a part of, and what's more fun than that? It’s a reminder that art isn’t always about grand statements; sometimes, it's about finding beauty in the simple things.