Who created "Water jug with plant and floral motifs"?

Water jug with plant and floral motifs was created by Tiffany & Co. in ca. 1873 - ca. 1874.

When was "Water jug with plant and floral motifs" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1873 - ca. 1874.

What medium is "Water jug with plant and floral motifs"?

Water jug with plant and floral motifs is hammering.

Is "Water jug with plant and floral motifs" in the public domain?

Yes, Water jug with plant and floral motifs is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Water jug with plant and floral motifs

Tiffany & Co.

ca. 1873 - ca. 1874

Medium

hammering

Dimensions

18; 15.2; 19

About this artwork

height 18 cm x width 19 cm x depth 15.2 cm

Art Historical Context

This elegant water jug, crafted by the renowned American firm Tiffany & Co. around 1873–1874, exemplifies the luxury silverware that defined Gilded Age opulence. Measuring approximately 18 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep, its bulbous form is adorned with delicate plant and floral motifs, evoking the natural world in intricate detail. Tiffany & Co., founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany, rose to prominence in the mid-19th century for producing finely wrought silver objects that blended functionality with artistic refinement. Produced during the height of the Aesthetic Movement, the jug reflec...

About the Artist

Tiffany & Co. · 1837–present

Tiffany & Co., founded on September 18, 1837, by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in New York City as a stationery and fancy goods store, quickly evolved into a premier American house for jewelry and decorative arts. Under Charles's leadership, the firm introduced innovations like the sterling silver standard in 1851 and the iconic six-prong Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886, establis...

Water jug with plant and floral motifs

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