Vase c. 1897 - 1910

ceramic, porcelain

art-nouveau

ceramic

vase

porcelain

decorative-art

This porcelain vase, titled simply "Vase", was created by Swedish artist Nils Emil Lundström between 1897 and 1910. Its delicate floral motif and Art Nouveau style make it a beautiful example of the period's fascination with nature. The vase's design features a central stem with stylized leaves, framed by a graceful rim adorned with delicate, white flowers. This piece, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Lundström's mastery in capturing the essence of organic forms in his ceramic work.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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At the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, the delicate porcelains of Rörstrand were among the most celebrated works to be exhibited, winning over an enormous international audience. Led by technical director Robert Almström and artistic director Alf Wallander, the Swedish firm created some of the most beautiful decorative objects of the Art Nouveau period, capitalizing on the expressive natural forms of the style. Through expert modeling (here by Alf Wallander) and subtle painting of native flora and fauna, they explored the three-dimensional possibilities for porcelain. On this monumental vase, four Easter lilies are depicted symmetrically, one on each side, each with a painted stem and four sets of calligraphic-like leaves extending into a fully reticulated blossom.