Artwork
Water pot in a window
Water pot in a window is a drawing by John Craxton. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Water pot in a window is a 1952 drawing by John Craxton, executed in pencil and gouache.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dark, textured water pot suspended in a window, tied with rope, with a small object on the sill below. The simple window frame and incoming light emphasize the pot's shape and texture.
Technique & Style
Craxton used a range of blues, blacks, and greys to render the scene. The pot's rough surface is conveyed through quick, uneven lines, while cross-hatching builds shadows and adds depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Leith Craxton RA, was an English painter. He was sometimes called a neo-Romantic artist but he preferred to be known as a "kind of Arcadian".
