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George E. Ohr
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George Edgar Ohr (July 12, 1857 ā April 7, 1918) was an American ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" in Mississippi.[1] In recognition of his innovative experimentation with modern clay forms from 1880 to 1910, some consider him a precursor to the American Abstract-Expressionism movement.[2]
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George Edgar Ohr | |
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![]() The "Mad Potter of Biloxi" | |
Born | July 12, 1857 |
Died | April 7, 1918(1918-04-07) (aged 60) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Pottery |
Style | Abstract expressionism |
Spouse | Josephine Gehring |
Memorial(s) | Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art |
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