Jug c. 1937

This watercolor painting by William Frank, dated c. 1937, depicts a stoneware jug. The jug, with its rounded body and single handle, is decorated with a blue floral design and the inscription "Midmwnk. 1856". Frank's realistic portrayal of the jug's texture and the detail of its inscription make the artwork both decorative and historically informative. The painting is an example of the artist's keen interest in documenting the decorative arts, especially folk art, of his time.