Yosemite
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection
Accession Number
1999-42-14
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
"Yosemite," created in 1883 by the esteemed British ceramics firm Thomas and Richard Boote—established in 1842—captures the majestic allure of America's iconic natural wonder. This ceramic piece, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum as part of the Smithsonian Collectiongift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Collection), reflects the Victorian era's fascination with grand landscapes. The Bootes, renowned Staffordshire potters, often produced decorative wares that bridged British craftsmanship with global inspirations, making scenes like Yosemite accessible to middle-class homes on...