The ELMER TAYLOR Rare Vintage Abstract Pitcher is a stunning 8-inch stoneware piece that showcases the artist's unique style of art pottery. With a multicolor design and intricate abstract shape, this pitcher adds a touch of artistic flair to any space. Made with care and precision, this piece weighs 2 lbs and is sure to be a standout decorative item in any collection.

Elmer Taylor is known for wheel-thrown functional stoneware pottery frequently altered in the leather-hard stage. Sides are altered to create asymmetrical forms.

Using bamboo brushes, Taylor added minimal line abstract patterning and motifs. The work was fired using a gas assisted wood kiln.

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

American Heritage Collection, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Bee County College, Beeville, Texas

Cedar Valley College, Lancaster, Texas

Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas

High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho

Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska

Lincoln Collection of Contemporary Ceramics, Scottsdale, Arizona

McClennan Community College, Waco, Texas

Mercer University, Fine Arts Collection, Macon, Georgia

Mountain Bell Telephone, Grand Junction, Colorado

North Texas State University, Denton, Texas

Powers Southeast Crafts Collection, Newnan, Georgia

St. Petersburg Clay Company, St. Petersburg, Florida

Tarrant County Community College, Arlington, Texas

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

University of Texas, Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

Utah State University, Logan, Utah

Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, Wyoming