Pitcher

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of mid-19th-century American with this elegant *Pitcher* from Fenton's Works, crafted 1847 and 1848. Made of Parian porcelain—an unglazed, matte-white material prized for its marble-like translucency—this 6⅞ × 5⅛ × 4¼-inch vessel exemplifies the era's fascination with classical revival styles. Parian ware, developed in England but eagerly adopted by American makers, allowed artisans to produce affordable yet sophisticated decorative objects that mimicked expensive marble sculptures, bridging everyday utility with artistic aspiration. The pitcher's surface likely fe...