Display Opening on Friday, 26 November 2021

Richard Batterham: Studio Potter

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Opening on Friday, 26 November 2021
Room 146
Free

Richard Batterham (1936-2021) was one of the most revered potters of his time. This display will present a unique collection of pots, selected with Richard from his archive, tracing his exploration of form and uncompromising dedication to pottery.

Ceramic egg bakers stacked on a table — Egg bakers, by Richard Batterham, 1980s, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Two ceramic bottles — Two bottles, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Ceramic tea caddy — Tea caddy, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Ceramic teapot — Teapot, by Richard Batterham, 1998, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Group of ceramic jugs on the floor — Group of jugs, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Group of five jars — Group of cut-sided lily jars, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Group of pale porcelain vessels — Group of porcelain wares, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Two ceramic sugar jars — Two sugar jars, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Lid of a ceramic jar with raised line details and a hole in the centre — Beaten lidded jar, by Richard Batterham, Durweston, England. © Jon Stokes / The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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