Vase with dogwood blossoms

John Bennett American
1882
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774
John Bennett had headed the division of Lambeth Faience at the Doulton Pottery in England before immigrating to the United States in 1877 and setting up his own workshops in New York City. His work is dominated by floral decoration in a highly decorative mode, harking back to his days at Doulton, with the use of colored oxides. Here, the artist has painted striking pink and white dogwood blossoms and foliage on a brilliant deep mustard-colored background.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase with dogwood blossoms
  • Maker: John Bennett (1840–1907)
  • Date: 1882
  • Geography: Made in New York City, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Earthenware
  • Dimensions: H. 9 5/8 in.
  • Credit Line: Gift of Martin Eidelberg, 2020
  • Object Number: 2020.64.4
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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