This monumental vase is a fine example of Laeuger's early work. The raised surface, which gives the piece a rich tactile, sculptural quality, is created through application of thin clay slips applied prior to the final glazes. Laeuger was interested in and influenced by Near Eastern ceramic techniques and by the floral and vegetal design motifs seen on Near Eastern ceramics. This vase's lush lemon and leaf design may also reflect Laeuger's awareness of the innovations of French Fauve artist Henri Matisse.

2008-2009: "Modernism and The Wichner Collection," November 7, 2008 - August 16, 2009, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California
2004 - 2006: "The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America, 1880 - 1920: Design for the Modern World," December 19, 2004 - April 3, 2005, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California; June 17 - September 11, 2005, Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware; October 16, 2005 - January 8, 2006, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
2004: "Artful Giving: Collectors Circle Acquisitions, 1994-2004," April 18 - May 18, 2004, Long Beach Museum of Art, Ackerman Family Gallery, Long Beach, California

Earthenware vase

This object has the following keywords:

• Ceramics
• Clay
• Decorative
• Earthenware
• European
• Flowers
• Functional
• male
• Male
• Modernism
• Nature
• Pottery
• Vase
• Wheel-throwing
• Yellow

• H: 11 1/2; Diam: 9 inches Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.21 x 22.86 cm)

• Owner Name: John Cobabe
  Role: collector
  Place: Redondo Beach, California
  Dates: 3/10/01
  
  

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