Saucer

Marguerite Wildenhain, Saucer, ca. 1971, glazed stoneware, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alexander L. and Frances J. Pickens, 1991.161.5.1
Marguerite Wildenhain, Saucer, ca. 1971, glazed stoneware, 1 1⁄4 x 6 1⁄2 in. (3.2 x 16.5 cm.) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alexander L. and Frances J. Pickens, 1991.161.5.1

Artwork Details

Title
Saucer
Artist
Fabricator
Pond Farm
Date
ca. 1971
Location
Dimensions
1 1⁄4 x 6 1⁄2 in. (3.2 x 16.5 cm.) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Alexander L. and Frances J. Pickens
Mediums
Mediums Description
glazed stoneware
Classifications
Object Number
1991.161.5.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1991.161.5.1

Artwork Description

Marguerite Wildenhain was employed as a designer at a porcelain factory in Germany in 1915, and continued to work with industrially produced products when she apprenticed at the Bauhaus from 1919 to 1926. This tea set demonstrates the artist’s departure from a mass-produced style of pottery to unique pieces expressive of her emotions. Wildenhain saw a great deal of beauty in the raw clay, and often made pieces that were partially or wholly unglazed. The colors and forms of her pots reflect her interest in nature, emphasized in the earthy color of this set.

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Artist
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