Object Details
Artist
Susan Thayer, born New York City 1957
Luce Center Label
The intricately molded Washday Miracle teapot evokes the idea of a fantasy world emerging from an everyday object. It is important to look closely at the teapot in order not to miss any details, such as the tiger lurking around the foot of the pot and the small caterpillars that crawl out of the grapes. She suggests that the landscape exists beyond the boundaries of the porcelain pot by perching butterflies on the handle, spout, and atop the lid.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor in honor of the artist's mother, Kay Wade
Date
1997
Object number
1998.124A-B
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Ceramic
Crafts
Medium
glazed porcelain
Dimensions
11 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (28.9 x 28.6 x 10.8 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
Topic
Occupation\domestic\laundry
Figure female\full length
Animal\insect\butterfly
Animal\lion
Animal\tiger
Animal\elephant
Landscape\plant\grape
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1998.124A-B