Pitcher with handle (part of a set) 1848 - 1849

This silver pitcher, part of a set created by Swedish silversmith Anders Lång between 1848 and 1849, exemplifies the elegant craftsmanship of the period. The pitcher's clean lines and rectangular form, accented by a gracefully curved handle and a subtly engraved monogram, speak to a refined taste. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it is a testament to Lång's skill, which tragically ended with his early death in 1851. The piece, with its simple yet sophisticated design, remains a cherished example of Swedish silverwork.