Medium
ceramics
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Marcia and William Goodman
Accession Number
1984-84-49
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Vase by Artus Van Briggle (1903)** Artus Van Briggle, an innovative American ceramicist (1869–1904), crafted this vase in 1903, near the end of his short but influential career. Working primarily in Colorado Springs, Van Briggle drew inspiration from ancient Chinese and Persian pottery, pioneering matte glazes and organic forms that echoed the Arts and Crafts movement's emphasis on handmade beauty and simplicity. His ceramics marked a shift toward artistic pottery in America, blending technical virtuosity with aesthetic elegance during a time when industrial production dominated. This piec...