Pitcher

Applied Arts of Europe

1880

Designed by Christopher Dresser (English, born Scotland, 1834-1904)
Made by Linthorpe Art Pottery (Yorkshire, England, 1879-1889)

Christopher Dresser was known for prioritizing an object’s function while still maintaining geometric elegance. He gave special consideration to the placement of spouts and handles on vessels, such as this pitcher designed for Linthorpe Art Pottery. Dresser looked to a variety of cultural sources for inspiration. The shape of this pitcher is an adaptation of ancient Greek Cycladic jugs, the incised decoration was likely copied from Bronze Age pots excavated in Yorkshire, and the dripped glazing effect is based on Japanese Raku pottery.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Christopher Dresser (Designer)
Title: Pitcher
Place: Yorkshire (Object made in)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1880
Medium: Lead-glazed earthenware
Dimensions: 19.4 × 15.9 × 14 cm (7 5/8 × 6 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of The Antiquarian Society through Alsdorf Foundation
Reference Number: 1987.214
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