Antique Greek Jugs with Winged Figure Color Lithograph, 1883
Original antique color lithograph depicting a varied collection of ancient Greek jugs and pouring vessels, including a particularly striking vessel decorated with a large winged figure, published in Berlin in 1883 as part of Albert Genick’s monumental work on Greek ceramics.
This impressive large-format plate is titled “Kannen” and presents five different examples of ancient Greek jugs, accompanied by archaeological drawings documenting details of their handles, mouths and construction.
The most visually striking vessel appears at lower left. Its terracotta-red body is dominated by a dramatic winged figure shown in energetic movement. The large dark wings extend across much of the vessel, surrounded by elegant palmette and vegetal ornament. The bold contrast between terracotta, black and cream gives this jug exceptional decorative presence.
At upper left is another substantial jug decorated with a classical figural panel showing standing figures against a terracotta ground.
The tall vessel at upper right is particularly colorful and ornamental. Its surface combines radiating bands, geometric motifs and architectural forms in black, terracotta, cream and muted red, demonstrating the remarkable variety of ancient Greek ceramic decoration.
The smaller central vessel is predominantly black with delicate cream and terracotta ornament...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Roselle Osk Wall Decorations