Jug for Molasses c. 1938

"Jug for Molasses" is a watercolor painting by American artist Charles Caseau (1880-1995) created in 1938. The painting depicts a brown stoneware jug with a wide base and a short, sturdy neck, typical of jugs used to store molasses. The subject is presented against a white background, highlighting the details of the jug’s form and texture. Caseau’s meticulous rendering of the jug’s surface and the subtle variation in its color capture the beauty of everyday objects. Caseau’s watercolor painting serves as a reminder of the artist’s interest in the ordinary and the craftsmanship of the past. This work is an example of still life painting, a genre popular in the 19th and 20th centuries.