France / 1887/89
"The Arts" Ewer and Basin
Look closely at "The Arts" Ewer and Basin. Pewter jug and basin, lavishly decorated with floral motives and anthropomorphic figures.
What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates "The Arts" Ewer and Basin to 1887/89.
A CLOSER LOOK
Jules-Paul Brateau French, 1844-1923 Paris, France made this metalwork. The museum dates it 1887/89.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of Chicago"The Arts" Ewer and BasinOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.