Creamer from a tea service, c. 1930
Theodore Hooftexpand_more
Pewterexpand_more
The Modernism Collection, gift of Norwest Bank Minnesotaexpand_more 98.276.165.3
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The stark planar elements introduced by Gerrit Rietveld and members of the de Stijl movement (1919-1928) found their way into the work of several metalworkers. Inspired by a rational, intellectural approach to design, Hooft preferred simplified form, proportion and clarity. The unadorned, dull patina and squared-off handles of this tea set were produced at minimal cost: stylistic purity on a shoestring budget aimed at a deflated market. Few sets were produced, finding little favor with a public still preferring Empire and rococo-inspired designs.
Details
- Title
- Creamer from a tea service
- Artist Life
- 1918-1965
- Role
- Maker
- Accession Number
- 98.276.165.3
- Curator Approved
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