Crock
c. 1936
Fred Weiss's 1936 design study, 'Crock,' offers a charming 360-degree view of a sturdy ceramic vessel before it ever hit the kiln. The drawing presents two perspectives of the same pot: one showcasing its dual side handles and a rhythmic band of blue, heart-shaped swirls, and the other revealing a central handle marked with the number '2.' Created during the Great Depression, this piece likely served as a blueprint for functional, handcrafted pottery, capturing the simple elegance of everyday objects. The soft shading and precise blue motifs suggest a careful balance between utility and decoration, inviting us to imagine the weight and texture of the finished clay.
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