About this objectA Della Robbia bowl of red earthenware that is slip coated with sgraffito and hand painted decoration in the form of pea pods on a turquoise background with a yellow band.
Ruth Bare was the daughter of an architect and art writer. She received training at a local art school as well as at the Liverpool 'Art Sheds'. She joined the pottery at age 16 and stayed for the majority of its existence as a colourist. When the pottery closed, she settled into domestic life, marrying Positivist minister Otto Baier and having four sons together.
This piece demonstrates Bare's ability to take inspiration from the natural world, as well as alluding to man's control of nature to provide food and nourishment with the vegetable motif.
MakerDella Robbia Pottery (active 1894-1906)
Maker Rolemanufacturer
MakerBare, Ruth (1880-1962)
Maker Roledesigner and decorator
Date Madec.1896-1906
Period19th century
Medium and Materialsearthenware
Place MadeBirkenhead, Merseyside
Style and IconographyArts and Crafts
Inscription and Marksmanufacturers mark - capital letters in circular pattern around boat mark
R R D R B B
