Pillow Vase
Pitcher
1982 (made)
1982 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Betty Woodman's signature 'Pillow Pitchers' were inspired by Etruscan pots seen on her travels in Italy, and are often painted with colourful slips and glazes. Woodman was a member of the Pattern and Decoration movement of the late 1970s and 1980s. These artists reacted against the austerity of Minimalism, drawing inspiration from folk art and traditional crafts.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Pillow Vase (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with slip decoration |
| Brief description | 'Pillow Vase', earthenware pitcher with slip decoration, by Betty Woodman, USA, 1982 |
| Physical description | Terracotta jug with a pillow-shaped body, decorated with white and brown slips. |
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| Summary | Betty Woodman's signature 'Pillow Pitchers' were inspired by Etruscan pots seen on her travels in Italy, and are often painted with colourful slips and glazes. Woodman was a member of the Pattern and Decoration movement of the late 1970s and 1980s. These artists reacted against the austerity of Minimalism, drawing inspiration from folk art and traditional crafts. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.220-1984 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2008 |
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