Pitcher c. 1936

This is Samuel O. Klein’s ‘Pitcher’, made with watercolour, its dimensions are 35.6 x 27.9 cm. The color palette is all in these earthy browns, a bit like sepia photographs, but instead of people, it's an object, a simple pitcher, front and center. The artist seems to be interested in the play of light on its surface, almost sculptural in its approach. Look at the way the watercolour pools in certain areas, creating darker shadows that give the pitcher its form. The material aspect of the artwork is really interesting, because it appears as though Klein is trying to make something look three-dimensional out of a medium that often relies on flatness. The delicate brushstrokes and attention to detail, especially in the ornamental design around the pitcher's midsection, show such care and precision. It reminds me of some of Morandi’s still life paintings, that quiet, contemplative focus on everyday objects. It's like Klein is inviting us to really see the beauty in the mundane. Art is just an ongoing conversation across time, right?