Clivia Calder Morrison, Glazed Terracotta Sculpture of a Woman (c. 1930s)

Description Noted ceramicist, sculptor and teacher Clivia Calder Morrison is a recent discovery that we are very excited about.  Primarily active during the depression as part of the ceramics section of the Michigan WPA, she created a number of locally revered figural sculptures in glazed ceramic.  And that is exactly what we have here: a 1930s era beautifully rendered figural work of a young woman.  The detail is exquisite -- down to her hair, the folds on her dress and her serene, ever so slightly art deco expression. Because the work is made of terra cotta, it has a certain rustic quality, so there are imperfections around the base. These are not flaws, just how she made it. Details Clivia Calder Morrison (American, 1909-2020) Untitled  Carved and Glazed Terracotta Signed CLIVIA in base 23" x 10" x 6 1/2"  Excellent condition with an intentional roughness around the base About the Artist Clivia Morrison was born in Michigan in 1909 and studied at the Detroit Society of Arts and