BP-35-42
Michael Powolny (1871-1954)

1915/1916

Glazed Stoneware

Made for the Diana Bath, Vienna, by Weinerberger Ziegelfabriksund Baugesellschaft.

Michael Powolny’s ceramic works have become one of the trademarks of the Wiener Werkstaette. In 1906, together with Loeffler, he founded the Wiener Keramik, whose products were sold through the Wiener Werkstaette. Both artists became protagonists of the Wiener Keramik style of “understated elegance.” In addition to his figural ceramics, his work included the decorative tiling for the bar of the Cabaret Fledermaus, and contributions to the Palais Stocklet, Villa Skywa-Primavesi and Berl House. He took part in all the major Wiener Werkstaette exhibitions. From 1909 to 1936 Michael Powolny taught at the School of Arts and Crafts.

Height: 29”