Charles Volkmar (American, 1841–1914). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1881. Earthenware, Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leon Volkmar, 44.31.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 44.31.3_44.31.2_bw.jpg)

Charles Volkmar (American, 1841–1914). Vase, ca. 1881. Earthenware, Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leon Volkmar, 44.31.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 44.31.3_44.31.2_bw.jpg)

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Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

After training as a painter with his father, Charles Volkmar continued his studies in France. There he became fascinated with the effects of painting on ceramics, in particular the dense, brilliant colors achieved by the kilns in Limoges.

Following his return to New York around 1878, Volkmar opened his own pottery in Greenpoint and began making French-style wares (such as the vases shown here) similar to those produced at FMCo before the arrival of Edward Lycett. Volkmar is an early example of a studio potter who, rather than establishing a large factory, created one-of-a-kind handmade art pottery.

MAKER Charles Volkmar, American, 1841–1914

MEDIUM Earthenware

Place Made: Brooklyn, New York, United States

DATES ca. 1881

DIMENSIONS Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 44.31.2

CREDIT LINE Gift of Leon Volkmar

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION One of pair (with 44.31.3) of red earthenware vases decorated with underglaze slip painting. Slip was made of ground porcelain acquired from the Union Porcelain Co. Vase has a pastoral view of cows and trees on one side; the other side mottled in blue and brown, two vertical handles.

EXHIBITIONS

Aesthetic Ambitions: Edward Lycett and Brooklyn's Faience Manufacturing Company

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Charles Volkmar (American, 1841–1914). Vase, ca. 1881. Earthenware, Height: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.); Diameter of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leon Volkmar, 44.31.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 44.31.3_44.31.2_bw.jpg)

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