Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2004.21 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) |
Title |
Della Robbia Pitcher with Roman Charioteer |
Date |
1906-1907 |
Decorator |
Gussie Gerwick (1858-1947) |
Designer |
Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880–1942) |
Cipher |
Incised "G" for Gussie Gerwich appears at the base of the handle. |
Makers Marks |
This piece is unmarked. |
Description |
An early line dating from 1906-1907 from Roseville Pottery Company called Della Robbia, this line was designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880-1942) and features hand-carved motifs. This pitcher, shape number 40-7 1/2", depicts a Roman Charioteer and was executed by Roseville artist Gussie Gerwich. Her cipher, the initial G, can be found at the base of handle. |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Hand Carved, Glazed |
Height (in) |
7.500 |
Diameter (in) |
8.500 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Arts and Crafts Movement |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of the Beaux Arts Club |
Source Collection |
Donated by the Beaux Arts Club |
People |
Rhead, Frederick Hurten Beaux Arts Club Gerwick, Gussie |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Animals Arts and Crafts Movement Brown Cast Charioteers Della Robbia Female Artists Hand Carved Horses Matte Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Designers Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Pottery Decorators Roman Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) Roseville Pottery Company Early Lines Vases Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
On view in the American Art Pottery Gallery, 1st Floor |