Artwork
Lustre teapot and bowl
Lustre teapot and bowl is a watercolor work on paper by the Arts and Crafts movement artist R Alston. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1925 watercolour painting depicts a lustre teapot and bowl, rendered in soft, muted tones. The artist's monogram 'RWA' is visible on the work.
Subject & Meaning
The still life features a teapot with a curved handle and lid, alongside a wide bowl, both adorned with simple floral motifs. Scattered blue flowers add a pop of colour to the scene, while the teapot's design includes a whimsical painted house and trees.
Technique & Style
Loose, watery brushstrokes characterise the painting, imbuing the colours with a soft, slightly faded quality. The artist's approach captures the shapes and patterns of the ceramic objects with a sense of ease and informality.
![Study of a Pottery Jug [recto]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-everett-millais--study-of-a-pottery-jug-recto--0a3d6de45388ffd7-w320.webp)
Artist & collection
Artist
R Alston painted quiet English scenes and everyday objects with watercolour in the mid-20th century.
