Cowan’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Jazz Bowl
Designed by Viktor Schreckengost (American, 1906–2008) Cowan Pottery Studio (American, 1913–1931) Rocky River, Ohio
Compote
Cowan Pottery (American, 1920–1931) Rocky River, Ohio
Pair of Bookends
Designed by Albert Drexler Jacobson (American, 1895–1973) Cowan Pottery (American, 1913–1931) Rocky River, Ohio
Bowl
Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840
Amphoriskos (Container for Oil)
Greek; Corinth
Indian Pottery
Gustave Baumann American, 1881-1971
Plate
Hispano-Moresque Lusterware Plate with Griffin
Spanish; Valencia (probably Manises)
Monk Carrying Woman
Probably after a model by Guillaume Dupré (French, about 1574–1642) Possibly the workshop of Claude Bertélemy (French, 1525–1626) Fontainebleau or Avon, France
France, Moustiers
Cruet Stand
Rouen, France
Charger
London, England
Dish
Staffordshire, England
Bottle
Gertrud Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–1971) Otto Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–2007) Los Angeles
Talavera de la Reina Potteries Spanish, founded mid-16th century