From the Collection–Stoneware Vessels
Probably Raeren, Rhineland, Germany. Jug, ca. 1583. Salt-glazed stoneware with later silver mount. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Richard and Erna Flagg, M1991.86. Photo credit John NienhuisMany people...
View ArticleGerman Tankards and Steins: Part 3—Tin-Glazed Earthenware
Probably Thuringia, Germany, Tankard, before 1754. Tin-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration and pewter. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Albert Finkler M1937.26. Photo credit: John R....
View ArticleDandelions and Deck Chairs: Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia (American, b. Italy, 1915–1978), Dandelion, 1970. Gold-plated bronze and beryllium. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley M1975.131. Photo credit: P. Richard Eells. ©...
View ArticleTeens Discuss Michelle Erickson’s Texas Tea Party
Michelle Erickson, Texas Tea Party, 2005. Chipstone Foundation, Photo by Gavin Ashworth.At the end of February, teens in the Satellite High School Program gathered around Michelle Erickson’s Texas Tea...
View ArticleFrom the Collection–Christopher Dresser, Pitcher and Claret Jug
Christopher Dresser (English, 1834-1904) Manufactured by Watcombe Terracotta Clay Company (Torquay, Devon, England, established 1867) Pitcher, designed 1870-75; produced by Watcombe of Torquay....
View ArticleFrom the Collection: Monumental Orientalist Vase
Designed by Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821–1881) and Manufactured by Firm of F. Barbedienne (French, 1858–1955), Monumental Ormolu-Mounted Enamel Vase, 1867. Copper, gilt bronze, and cloisonné...
View ArticleCurating Mrs. M.––––– ’s World, a New Installation: Part 1
View of Mrs. M.––––– ’s Cabinet. Mrs. M.––––– ’s Cabinet is currently featuring an installation that was developed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students enrolled in the course “Curating Mrs....
View ArticleCurating Mrs. M.––––– ’s World, a New Installation: Part 2
View of Mrs. M.––––– ’s Cabinet. Mrs. M.––––– ’s Cabinet is currently featuring an installation that was developed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students enrolled in the course “Curating Mrs....
View ArticleQuestions of Provenance–Stories Behind the Names
The Milwaukee Art Museum’s current feature exhibition, Milwaukee Collects, includes more than 100 objects from nearly 50 private collections in the Greater Milwaukee area. It offers an opportunity to...
View ArticleFrom the Collection–Porcelain Tankards
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Dresden, Germany, established 1710), Possibly Johann Gregorius Horoldt (German, 1696-1775), Tankard, ca. 1725. Glazed porcelain, polychrome overglaze decoration, gilding,...
View Article