Pitcher 1935 - 1942

Genevieve Sherlock’s ‘Pitcher’ is rendered in watercolor on paper, offering a quaint depiction of a household object. The composition presents a symmetrical, almost diagrammatic view of the pitcher. Note how Sherlock employs a restricted palette; soft blues, pinks, and browns dominate, creating a gentle, harmonious effect. The artist uses line to define form. Vertical blue stripes run down the body of the jug, contrasting with the grid pattern near the base. The handle, seemingly made of woven material, curves gracefully, adding a textural contrast to the smooth surface of the jug. These elements combine to challenge our perceptions of domestic objects. Rather than depicting the pitcher realistically, Sherlock uses a semiotic language of form and color. The pitcher exists not merely as a functional item, but as an object of aesthetic contemplation, inviting us to reconsider the beauty in the everyday.