Plate

Art Historical Context

This elegant earthenware plate, crafted by George Wolfkiel 1830–67, everyday artistry from 19th-century America. a practical 5 × 30.8 × 30.8 cm (2 × 1/8 × 12 1/8 in.), it served as dishware for the home, blending utility with modest decorative appeal. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's of Arts of the Americas it reflects the craftsmanship of regional potters who produced accessible ceramics for American households during a time of expanding industrial and domestic life. Earthenware, a low-fired clay medium, was prized for its affordability and warmth, often featuring simple forms that ...