Toleware Vase c. 1941

This watercolor painting by John Hall, dated c. 1941, depicts a "Toleware Vase." The vase is a simple, cylindrical shape, painted in shades of brown and accented with a band of gold-painted ornamentation. The artist's signature appears at the bottom of the image, adding a personal touch to this piece. The artwork is a fine example of tole painting, a decorative art form involving painting on metal surfaces, popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, demonstrating the enduring interest in this artistic craft.