Jug
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of L. Bancel La Farge
Accession Number
1948-33-8
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
George Tinworth (1843–1913), a celebrated English ceramicist, crafted this jug between 1869 and 1872, during the early years of his prolific career at Doulton & Co. in Lamb, London. Renowned for his whimsical terracotta figurines and relief panels—often depicting biblical scenes or everyday life with delicate humor—Tinworth elevated ceramics from utilitarian objects to fine art. This piece, classified as ceramics, reflects the Victorian era's fascination with ornamental pottery, blending functionality with artistic expression. Though research into its precise medium and decoration is ongoing,...