Who created "Ewer (one of a pair)"?

Ewer (one of a pair) was created by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot in early 19th century.

When was "Ewer (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created early 19th century.

What medium is "Ewer (one of a pair)"?

Ewer (one of a pair) is Gilt bronze.

Is "Ewer (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Ewer (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ewer (one of a pair)

Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot

early 19th century

Medium

Gilt bronze

Dimensions

Height (each): 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm)

Classification

Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1919

Accession Number

19.182.4

Art Historical Context

This magnificent pair of gilt bronze ewers, crafted by the esteemed French sculptor and goldsmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Oot in the early th century, exemplifies theulent Empire style that defined Napoleonic France. Standing at an impressive 32½ inches tall, these vessels were designed not just for practical use—such as pouring water or wine—but as grand decorative statements for the elite interiors of the era. Odiot, who supplied works for Napoleon and later Louis XVIII, masterfully blended neoclassical motifs inspired by ancient Greece and Rome with imperial symbolism, creating objects that ra...

About the Artist

Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot (French) · 1763 –1850

French, 1763–1850

Ewer (one of a pair)

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