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Rhine Maidens
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Fresh from study in Europe, Gregory returned to America in 1928 to join the staff at Cowan Pottery Studios, the most prestigious ceramic firm in the Cleveland area at the time. He quickly became their most prolific designer, specializing in sumptuously decorative sculptures of female figures such as Rhine Maidens.
| Artist / Maker | Waylande Gregory |
|---|---|
| Date | 1930 |
| Culture / Origin | America, Ohio, Cleveland |
| Medium | glazed earthenware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 68.5 x 81.3 cm (26 15/16 x 32 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
BiographyWaylande Gregory (1905–1971) — American artist (1905–1971).Waylande Gregory worked as ceramicist, sculptor and designer and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1905 to 1971, born in Baxter Springs, died in New Jersey.Disciplinesceramicist, sculptor, designerBorn1905, Baxter SpringsDied1971, New JerseyNationalityUnited StatesSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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