Bottle in the Form of a Pig
19th century
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
14 × 22.9 × 8.9 cm (5 1/2 × 9 × 3 1/2 in.)
Classification
glass
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
18662
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Applied Arts of Europe this charming *Bottle in the Form a Pig* captures the playful spirit of 19th-century European craftsmanship. Standing at 14 × 22.9 × 8.9 cm (5 1/2 × 9 × 3 1/2 in.), its whimsical porcine shape transforms a humble glass vessel into a delightful sculptural object, blending utility with artistic flair. Crafted from glass—a medium celebrated for its clarity, luminosity, and versatility—this piece exemplifies the era's advances in glassmaking techniques, such as molding and blowing, which allowed artisans to create intr...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...