Object Details
Artist
Beatrice Wood, born San Francisco, CA 1893-died Ojai, CA 1998
Luce Center Label
Beatrice Wood's interest in ceramics and luster glazes began in 1933 when she could not find a teapot to match a set of antique luster plates she had bought, and so she decided to make her own. In the 1950s the emergence of abstract expressionism led Wood to coat the entire body of her ceramic works with shimmering lusters. This style became her trademark and was used throughout her long career. The large round body and oversized handle of this teapot balance precariously on the small foot.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Date
1988
Object number
1989.26A-B
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Ceramic
Crafts
Medium
earthenware with lustres
Dimensions
14 x 11 1/2 in. (35.5 x 29.2 cm.)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Renwick Gallery
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 53B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1989.26A-B