European Decorative Arts and Sculpture "Well Spring" Jug Made in Lambeth, England, Europe1847 Designed by Richard Redgrave, English, 1804 - 1888. Made by John F. Christy, at Stangate Glass Works, Lambeth, England, c. 1845 - ?. Made for Felix Summerly's Art Manufactures, London, 1847 - c. 1849. Glass with enamel and gilt decoration Currently not on view 1993-13-1 Purchased with funds contributed in memory of Sophie E. Pennebaker, 1993 |
LabelThe use of water plants on this jug exemplifies Redgrave's notion that an object's ornamentation should suggest its function. When this elegant jug was full, the grasses painted on it would have seemed to be emerging from a spring. |
