Vase
Decorative Arts and Design
After training as a painter with his father, Charles Volkmar continued his studies in France. There he became fascinated with the effects of painting on ceramics, in particular the dense, brilliant colors achieved by the kilns in Limoges.
Following his return to New York around 1878, Volkmar opened his own pottery in Greenpoint and began making French-style wares (such as the vases shown here) similar to those produced at FMCo before the arrival of Edward Lycett. Volkmar is an early example of a studio potter who, rather than establishing a large factory, created one-of-a-kind handmade art pottery.
Following his return to New York around 1878, Volkmar opened his own pottery in Greenpoint and began making French-style wares (such as the vases shown here) similar to those produced at FMCo before the arrival of Edward Lycett. Volkmar is an early example of a studio potter who, rather than establishing a large factory, created one-of-a-kind handmade art pottery.
MEDIUM
Earthenware
DATES
ca. 1881
DIMENSIONS
Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
44.31.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Leon Volkmar
PROVENANCE
1914, probably inherited from the artist by Leon Volkmar; 1944, gift of Leon Volkmar to the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
One of pair (with 44.31.3) of red earthenware vases decorated with underglaze slip painting. Slip was made of ground porcelain acquired from the Union Porcelain Co. Vase has a pastoral view of cows and trees on one side; the other side mottled in blue and brown, two vertical handles.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Charles Volkmar (American, 1841â1914). Vase, ca. 1881. Earthenware, Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leon Volkmar, 44.31.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 44.31.3_44.31.2_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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