1965 Robert Williamson Color Study (Watercolor Plate 3) flour canister 14" in diameter

14" in diameter

The face on the full moon of these seaside scene with sailing ship really does it for me

with a little wear to the paint and a few small stains

it's pretty great just as an object

I found a painted drum similar to this one a year or so ago and have kept a close eye out ever since as I think they’re stunningly beautiful

1965 Robert Williamson Color Study (Watercolor Plate 3) flour canister 14" in diameterThis one from a group of 1965 color studies by a Robert Williamson, found together in my neck of the woods, which, happily, were very carefully kept over the years: all are gorgeous and in near perfect condition. This one matches exactly a separately listed example done in tempera, but has a very different feel done in watercolor. Certainly done for an art class, and with great precision and care; certainly our Robert earned an A+. 12" x 18",