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From 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,...
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Questions 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...
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Curating 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....
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Curating 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....
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From 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...
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From 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....
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Teens 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...
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Dandelions 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. ©...
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German 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....
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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...
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German Tankards and Steins: Part 1—The Erb Tankard
Kornelius Erb (German, Augsburg, ca. 1560-1618). The Erb Tankard, 1580/85. Silver. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Richard and Erna Flagg, M1991.85. Photo credit John NienhuisFor the past few months,...
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Satellite Teens Visit the Chipstone Foundation
Chipstone Foundation house in Fox Point, WI. Photo by Chelsea Kelly In late March, this semester’s group of Satellite teens took a field trip to the Chipstone Foundation in Fox Point, WI. You probably...
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Chipstone’s Resident Biophysicist: Professor Temple Burling, Part 1
Tea bowl, John Bartlam, 1765-1769. Chipstone Foundation. Photo by Gavin Ashworth. Temple Burling, professor of physics, astronomy, biology and great ideas at Carthage College, has been part of the...
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Face Jugs: Art and Ritual
Face Jug, 1860-1880. Chipstone Foundation. Photo by Jim Wildeman. Last month I wrote about the Chipstone Foundation’s new acquisition, an early Edgefield face jug with writing on the back. Since then,...
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From the Collection–Biedermeier Settee
Josef Ulrich Danhauser (Austrian, 1780–1829), Settee , ca. 1815. Mahogany veneer, gilding, reconstructed upholstery, 44 1/2 x 84 1/4 x 26 in. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of René von Schleinitz Memorial...
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement
American Studio Glass installation at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Photo by the author. The year 2012 is considered the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass movement. The anniversary is being...
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How many curators does it take to create an exhibition?
Installation shot, MIAD's "Style, Innovation, & Vision: Six Perspectives of a Design Collection" exhibition. Photo by the author. Don’t answer that. Most jokes beginning that way aren’t very nice...
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From the Collection–Step into my Parlor (Cabinet)
Attributed to Alexandre Roux (American, born France, 1816-1886), Parlor Cabinet, 1860-70. Wood with inlays, porcelain, gilding and gilt metal. Milwaukee Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Jane Rayniak in...
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From Museum Storage–Wiener Werkstätte Vase
Hilda Jesser (Austrian, 1894–1985), for Wiener Werkstätte, Vase, ca. 1921. Hand-painted earthenware, 9 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Daniel Morris and Denis Gallion, Historical Design,...
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Objects in Focus
Teapot. Staffordshire, ca. 1760. White stoneware with enamel and salt glaze. Chipstone Foundation. Photo: Gavin Ashworth This week we lose one of our valued co-workers here at Chipstone. Kate Smith,...
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