Pitcher 1935 - 1942

Carl Buergerniss painted this pitcher in the United States at an unknown date. A female figure appears in relief, intertwined with flowering vines and leaves. The vine, a potent symbol of vitality and connection, has snaked its way through art history. Consider its echo in ancient Greek art, where Dionysus, god of wine, revelry, and fertility, is often depicted crowned with grape vines. The emotional resonance is palpable. This motif also finds a parallel in medieval tapestries, where the 'Tree of Life' is reimagined as an ornate vine, symbolizing spiritual growth. How curious that this image of growth and transformation—deeply rooted in the subconscious—reappears on an everyday object. Here, the vine, embracing a female figure, engages us on a primal level. The eternal dance of life, death, and rebirth continues.