The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 19, 2024
Grafika Vase
c 1953
designer
(Swedish, 1920–2008)
manufacturer
(Swedish, 1886–1980)
Overall: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Location: not on view
Did You Know?
This vase depicts stylized white-capped waves on a blue background, typical of Sweden’s west coast where the artist loved to visit.Description
The decorative objects manufacturer Upsala-Ekeby experienced a period of renewal for Swedish ceramic production in the 1950s. This rigidly patterned vase stays true to modern geometric aesthetics while reflecting Atterberg’s fascination with nature, particularly Sweden’s picturesque west coast where she spent most of her summers.- Purchased from The Vaco Company.
- Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 11, 2019-February 10, 2020).
- {{cite web|title=Grafika Vase|url=false|author=Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala-Ekeby|year=c 1953|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1953.194