Artwork

Ewer

Ewer, by Gorham Manufacturing Company, copper, 1890
Ewer, by Gorham Manufacturing Company, copper, 1890

Ewer is a copper painting by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

This copper ewer was produced by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in 1890.

History & Provenance

The ewer is now part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gorham Manufacturing Company

This American silversmith company made everyday luxury objects around 1900. Their Martelé line—like the coffee service and sugar bowl—shows hammered silver with deep, woven textures. The Seashell Salt from 1884 pairs a…