Wine Can 1746

Wilhelm I Breitinger crafted this Wine Can out of pewter. Its form is striking; a geometric body with its octagonal facets gives way to a cylindrical neck crowned by a bold, circular handle. The muted, reflective surfaces and crisp edges play with light and shadow, creating a subtle visual texture. The structure is almost architectural. The can’s design suggests an underlying logic of modular forms and balanced proportions. Note the spout, an assertive diagonal jutting from the can’s body, disrupting its otherwise rigid symmetry. This interplay of geometric and organic forms invites us to consider the relationship between utility and aesthetic expression. The can’s material properties—the cool touch and weighty feel of the pewter—add another layer to our sensory and intellectual engagement with this object.