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DiaporamaVase
Art Nouveau
1907
36.0 x 15.0 cm
The Rookwood Pottery Company (American, Estab. 1880) (? – ?)
Known for its exquisite Art Pottery glazes and innovative designs, The Rookwood Pottery Company created iconic pieces like their Vases and established a legacy of American craftsmanship—discover the beauty they brought to life.
In 1894 Rookwood introduced a new glaze line called “Iris.” The iris plant was a motif used often in this line; in addition, Rookwood claimed that the Iris glaze was as luminous and opalescent as an iris petal held to the light. Indeed, during its time, the glaze was internationally famous for its highly refractive, colorless transparency. Any decoration underneath was enhanced by its deep, crystal-clear quality. The decorations are mostly flowers in pastel shades, which create an elegant softness. Atmospheric ground colors fade almost imperceptibly from dark to light. This soft gradation of ground colors, a Rookwood signature, adds to the watercolor effect of the Iris line.Carl Schmidt, one of the most talented Rookwood artists, painted the wisteria blossoms on this vase. His skilled use of composition and shading gives the subject a depth and quiet beauty virtually unsurpassed in all ceramics. Rookwood
About this artwork
- Title: Vase
- Artist: The Rookwood Pottery Company (American, Estab. 1880)
- Year: 1907
- Original dimensions: 36.0 x 15.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: 1907 rookwood vase , art nouveau ceramics , iris glaze vase
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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