Ewer - Fulton Steamboat c. 1940

George Yanosko made this artwork, "Ewer - Fulton Steamboat," sometime between 1855 and 1995. I can imagine the act of painting this object – the initial marks, the building up of layers, the corrections, and the final touches that bring it to life. This painting feels so warm and inviting! Look how Yanosko captured the texture of the pottery, the way the light catches on the raised designs of the steamboat. The deep browns and muted golds give it a kind of cozy feeling. It’s like Yanosko is sharing a memory. I wonder if he was thinking about folk art, about how everyday objects can tell stories. Maybe he saw this ewer and thought, "I need to paint this! I need to share its story." What I find amazing about this painting is how it seems to be in conversation with other paintings of objects, like those by Giorgio Morandi, where the simplest forms become profound. Painting helps us see the world differently, offering endless possibilities for expression.