Vase
ca. 1895-1900 (made)
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This vase demonstrates George Ohr's experimental and often eccentric approach to ceramics. He was concerned with exploring new forms and finishes, as seen in this pitted and pockmarked glaze.
Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery".
Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery".
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with pitted and bubbled glaze |
| Brief description | Vase, made by George E Ohr, Biloxi Art Pottery, Biloxi USA, about 1895-1900, earthenware with pitted and bubbled glaze |
| Physical description | Red earthenware the exterior covered with a heavily pitted and pockmarked pink/purple glaze, the interior with a clear colourless glaze |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'G.E. Ohr .Biloxi Miss.' (Impressed) |
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| Credit line | Given by Clark S. Marlor |
| Summary | This vase demonstrates George Ohr's experimental and often eccentric approach to ceramics. He was concerned with exploring new forms and finishes, as seen in this pitted and pockmarked glaze. Ohr was part of a wave of independent spirit emerged towards the end of the 19th century, as potters sought to retain overall control of their work. In Mississippi, the maverick showman and self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Potter on Earth", Ohr, revelled in the individuality and physicality of his output. Ohr railed against factory-made Art Pottery, stating "it Dont Take a Doz' to Accomplish Art Pottery". |
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| Accession number | C.183-1987 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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