Bar Pitcher c. 1880

"Bar Pitcher" is a ceramic pitcher made by German artist Karl L.H. Müller in 1880. It is a whimsical and decorative piece featuring a sculpted scene of three figures in the center, a polar bear handle and a lion's head spout. The piece is painted in a palette of delicate pink, purple, and gold, with accents of white. The pitcher is part of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago. This intricate pitcher, a prime example of Müller's artistic talent, showcases his mastery of detail and fine craftsmanship.