Artwork Details
- Title
- Pitcher
- Artist
- Date
- 1974
- Location
- Dimensions
- 11 x 5 3⁄4 x 2 3⁄4 in. (27.9 x 14.5 x 6.8 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum purchase
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- silver
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1975.163
Artwork Description
This silver pitcher was the first of an edition of ten pieces and represents Steakley's earliest work in hollowware. The lengthy process began with a sheet of silver that was cut to a pattern, wrapped into a cylinder, and soldered. The bottom and spout were added to the form and the piece was smoothed with a hammer, then filed, sanded, and polished. After the handle and edging were completed, the pitcher was silver-plated and polished again to achieve a sleek, gleaming finish.