Assassination of a Famous Nut Artist, 1971

Maria Longworth Nichols Storer was an American artist who lived in Cincinnati. She specialized in painting ceramics, commonly incorporating a Japanese style. She was born into a wealthy family in the 19th century, and created the company Rookwood. Their niche was high quality colorful glazes that were incorporated into pieces that were mass produced. The piece above is a beautiful example of her pottery. The brilliant greens, blues, and gold along with the delicate flowers gives this ceramics piece a wonderful beauty. The combination of simplicity with the intricacy of the colors themselves elevates this pot. Overall, a spectacular job.