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Gifts from the Fire Celebrating American Ceramics at The Met
NEW YORK CITY – The 19th century – often inspired by designs from Europe, China, and Japan.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Among the highlights of the collection are the organic, nature-infused pot-
presents Gifts from the Fire: tery of Louis C. Tiffany, the sculptural designs of Kitaro Shirayamadani
American Ceramics from the and Anna Marie Valentien for Rookwood Pottery, and the highly stylized
Collection of Martin Eidelberg. decorated vases by the influential, British-trained Frederick Hurten
This new exhibit will highlight Rhead, as well as the exquisitely carved porcelains of Adelaide Alsop
over 150 works of American Robineau. The lyrical works by Finnish-born ceramist Maija Grotell and
ceramics and pottery from the the expressive works by Henry Varnum Poor and Hunt Diederich made
early 1880s to the early 1950s between the wars demonstrate the depth and quality of the Eidelberg
that detail the extraordinary Collection.
and impressive accomplish- Emphasized throughout the exhibition are works by female artists,
ments of American potters and who had newly moved into professional pottery during this time—begin-
Plaque with poppies ceramists working across the ning with decoration and the feminine pastime of painting ceramics and
by Federick Hurten Rhead circa 1904 United States. The exhibition quickly claiming their place as pioneers in the art form. They include M.
photo: metmuseum
will feature a selection of works Louise McLaughlin, of Cincinnati, and
from the recent gift to The Met by scholar Martin Eidelberg, whose col- Adelaide Robineau, of Syracuse, New
lection represents the new styles, techniques, and materials used by some York, who worked in the highly
of the foremost artists and potteries from the period and that exemplifies demanding medium of porcelain.
the nation’s artistic originality in the field of art ceramics and pottery. The Robineau also developed lustrous crys-
exhibition is made possible by the Frank H. & Eva B. Buck Foundation. talline glazes inspired by French ceram-
“We are deeply grateful to Martin Eidelberg for this transformative ics at the turn of the century. Women
gift,” said Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director of The Met. "This decorators at the Newcomb Pottery in
collection is remarkable for its breadth and beauty, but also for the dis- New Orleans and the Rookwood
tinctly personal vision it reveals, especially as the field of American art Pottery in Cincinnati are among others
ceramics and pottery was little researched or published when he began prominently featured.
collecting. Gifts from the Fire is a celebration of both the artists and the The exhibition is accompanied by
art form, and we are thrilled to share these works—and the new stories the catalogue Gifts from the Fire:
they tell about the development of American pottery—with visitors and American Ceramics, 1880–1950, avail-
scholars alike.” able on The Metropolitan Museum of
The exhibition includes work from the years following the 1876 Vase by George E. Ohr Art website and in The Met Store. For
Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and the earliest forays into circa 1897-1900 more information, visit The Met online
American art pottery that defined the new American aesthetic in the late photo: metmuseum at www.metmuseum.org

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