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"Apotheosis" of George Washington Creamware Jug- Large Size
$5,000
£3,798.77
€4,365.58
CA$7,023.11
A$7,644.48
CHF 4,050.54
MX$91,936.46
NOK 51,501.55
SEK 47,195.47
DKK 32,610.61
About the Item
Ascending to Glory:
A Monumental Liverpool Creamware Jug Celebrating Washington's Apotheosis
Historical Context: From Man to Myth
George Washington's sudden death in December 1799 plunged the young American Republic into deep mourning. This era saw the immediate and widespread creation of memorial objects intended to satisfy a grieving nation's demand for mementos of their heroic, legendary leader.
• The Apotheosis of a Hero: The central image, the "Apotheosis of Washington," is the jug's most dramatic feature. This allegorical scene, based on a popular 1800 engraving by the Philadelphia artist John James Barralet, depicts General Washington being raised from his tomb toward heaven by the winged figures of Immortality and Time. At his feet, the weeping figure of America mourns, surrounded by the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. By using the classical concept of "apotheosis" (the elevation of a subject to divine status), the jug transforms Washington from a mortal man to a deified figure, permanently cementing his status as the "Father of His Country."
• A British-Made American Icon: Paradoxically, this intensely patriotic American artifact was produced by master potters in Liverpool, England. Recognizing the fervent patriotism and wealth of the new American market, British manufacturers quickly adapted their transfer-printing technology to mass-produce ceramics decorated with American subjects. The jug’s reverse image—a powerful American sailing ship—was a bold symbol of the young nation's growing maritime strength and commercial independence. This creamware vessel thus represents a fascinating tension: a British-made object celebrating the hero who defeated the British, all in the name of profitable transatlantic trade.
• The Power of Print: The speed with which Barralet's original Philadelphia engraving was transferred onto this English creamware (circa 1800-1810) demonstrates the rapid, effective flow of culture and commerce across the Atlantic. The jug is a powerful testament to how early American identity was forged and commercialized through the new medium of mass-produced, commemorative art.
Standing nearly 11 inches high, this large jug is an exceptional example of transfer-decorated creamware, a truly unique document of early American grief, national myth-making, and the burgeoning global marketplace.
References
• Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. (n.d.). Artists Exalt George Washington. Retrieved from Mount Vernon: The Home of George Washington.
• Teitelman, S. R., Halfpenny, P. A.,
Fuchs II, R. W. (2004). Success to America: Creamware For The American Market Featuring the S. Robert Teitelman Collection at Winterthur. Antique Collectors’ Club. (Referencing the jug and the Barralet print's context, specifically page 84, no. 12).
(Ref: NY10029-inim)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.88 in (27.64 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Federal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY10029-inim1stDibs: LU861030561022
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