Vase 1850 - 1875

This black-glazed ceramic vase, produced by the Wedgwood Manufactory between 1850 and 1875, is a testament to the neoclassical style that was popular in the mid-19th century. The vase's form, with its distinctive handles adorned with sculpted cherubs, echoes ancient Greek pottery, as do the decorative elements of the vase's body. The red-figure style of the painted imagery further emphasizes the vase's Greek inspiration. This vase, now held in the Art Institute of Chicago, is an excellent example of the historical revivalism that defined the Victorian era.