Alan Measles and Claire Under an English Moon
AssociatedAssociated with
Grayson Perry
(Chelmsford, Essex, England, born 1960)
Date2023
Object NamePot
Mediumglazed ceramic
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 44 x 38 cm; 17 3/8 x 15 in
AcquisitionPurchased in 2024 with assistance from Art Fund, Aberdeen Art Gallery Trusts and the National Fund for Acquisitions
CopyrightGrayson Perry
Alan Measles and Claire Under an English Moon, 2023
Glazed ceramic
44 x 38 cm
17 3/8 x 15 in
© Grayson Perry
Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095760
About MeGrayson Perry has focussed much of his career on making spectacular ceramic pots. This example was made by coiling long rolls of clay in a circle, layer upon layer. Then the walls of the pot were finished by scraping and smoothing.
It takes an enormous amount of skill to create such a perfectly symmetrical hand-built pot using this ancient technique. Featured on the pot is Perry’s childhood teddy bear, Alan Measles, and the artist’s alter ego, Claire.
Exhibitions
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
1750 - 1799
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
1800 - 1849
