Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

 

Beaker with expanding neck

Description


                    Beaker with expanding neck, Whereabouts unknown
Beaker with expanding neck, Whereabouts unknown

The Thompson catalogue described the subject as one of three beakers: 'No. 332. Three Beakers, with expanding necks (companions to 331). Height, 7 inches.' 1 The previous catalogue entry described the decoration as follows:

'No. 331. Pair of Oviform Pots and Covers. In the centre four large and four small shield-shaped medallions connected by an arabesque design on a blue ground; above and below stiff leaves of various sizes; round the neck and foot a band of ornament. Height, 7 ¼ inches.'

Notes:

1: Thompson 1878 [more] , p. 66 (cat. no. 332) repr. pl. 26.

Last updated: 12th April 2021 by Margaret