Lidded Casserole

Harriet Bellows, Lidded Casserole, early 1980's, stoneware, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Judy Coady in honor of American Functional Potters, 2000.72.1A-B
Copied Harriet Bellows, Lidded Casserole, early 1980's, stoneware, 9 7811 38 in. diam. (25.228.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Judy Coady in honor of American Functional Potters, 2000.72.1A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Lidded Casserole
Date
early 1980's
Dimensions
9 7811 38 in. diam. (25.228.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Judy Coady in honor of American Functional Potters
Mediums Description
stoneware
Classifications
Object Number
2000.72.1A-B

Artwork Description

Lidded Jar (see 2000.72.2a-b) and Lidded Casserole were created toward the end of the 1970s, shortly before Harriet Bellows decided to give up ceramics and become a pilot. She created a series of vessels inspired by the artist Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), who often painted still lifes of bottles, jugs, and bowls. In Jar and Casserole , Bellows used simple shapes to emphasize the subtle texture of the glaze.