Pitcher
c. 1936
Frances Lichten turns a simple kitchen pitcher into a star in this 1936 watercolor. The white ceramic vessel gleams with a realistic sheen, showing off a textured rim and elegant gold scrolling vines dotted with tiny blue flowers. It looks like a piece of transferware you might find in a country antique shop, but Lichten’s precise brushwork elevates it to high art. As a designer, she loved capturing the beauty of decorative objects, bridging the gap between everyday utility and artistic appreciation.
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- Watercolor