Artwork
Pümpin, Fritz - Zeichnung, Malerei, Töpfersiedlung im vorderen Brühl bei Sissach
Pümpin, Fritz - Zeichnung, Malerei, Töpfersiedlung im vorderen Brühl bei Sissach is a drawing by Fritz Pümpin. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1938 by Fritz Pümpin, this artwork is a visual representation of a pottery settlement in the Brühl area near Sissach. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a lively village scene focused on pottery-making. Figures are engaged in various stages of craft, from shaping to firing clay pots, conveying a sense of communal industry and daily life.
Technique & Style
Pümpin employs a vibrant color palette, contrasting earthy tones of clay with blues and greens of the natural landscape, creating a warm and dynamic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1938, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance of ownership or exhibition history provided in available sources.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece reflects an interest in capturing traditional crafts and rural life, common in early 20th-century European art.
Legacy
The artwork's legacy is not extensively documented in provided sources, though it contributes to the broader body of work by Fritz Pümpin, potentially of interest to those studying regional Swiss or European folk-life depictions.
Artist & collection
