Ewer
ManufacturerPossibly
William Adams & Sons
(English, founded ca. 1769)
Dateca. 1790
MediumStoneware with metallic oxide stain
DimensionsOverall: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Burnap
Object number41-23/244
On View
On viewGallery Location
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Gallery LabelRival potteries were inspired by and sometimes blatantly copied Wedgwood's designs and innovative technical achievements. Reputed to be Josiah Wedgwood's favorite pupil, William Adams (1754-1805), made wares that competed with his mentor's.
Hailed as the father of English potters, Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) augmented his third-generation potter's experience with artistic creativity, innovative marketing, progressive manufacturing techniques and astute business acumen to become the leading potter of the late 18th century. Wedgwood began a partnership with Thomas Whieldon and then in 1759 established his own business, which has survived as an international company to the present day. Although Wedgwood is chiefly known for his 1775 development of jasperware-refined stoneware of solid color with molded, applied decoration-the objects in this case attest to the wide variety of Wedgwood ceramics, whose popularity has endured for more than two centuries.
Hailed as the father of English potters, Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) augmented his third-generation potter's experience with artistic creativity, innovative marketing, progressive manufacturing techniques and astute business acumen to become the leading potter of the late 18th century. Wedgwood began a partnership with Thomas Whieldon and then in 1759 established his own business, which has survived as an international company to the present day. Although Wedgwood is chiefly known for his 1775 development of jasperware-refined stoneware of solid color with molded, applied decoration-the objects in this case attest to the wide variety of Wedgwood ceramics, whose popularity has endured for more than two centuries.
Mr. Frank P. (1861-1957) and Mrs. Harriet C. (1866-1947) Burnap, Kansas City, MO by 1941;
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1941.
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