Harold Hughan: Stoneware Pioneer

The Gallery’s complete collection of pieces by studio ceramics artist Harold Hughan (1893—1987), who in many ways lay the foundations for the generations of artists who followed.

'Stoneware Pioneer' showcases the range of forms and finishes for which Hughan became well known—all intended to be functional—which led the NGV’s Curator of Decorative Arts, Kenneth Hood, to write in 1961 that Hughan was ‘Perhaps the most important stoneware potter in Australia today, no other potter has surpassed him in the technical perfection of the glazes achieved in his oil-fired kiln’.

Harold HUGHAN

Bowl with Exterior Ribs

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Bowl with Iron Decoration

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Bowl with Iron Overlay an Rings and Bands

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Bowl with Iron Speckle Decoration

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Bowl with Matt Celadon and Moulded Ribs

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Bowl with Oatmeal Glaze and Iron Ring Decoration

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Bun and Lid with Cross-hatching Decoration

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Bun and Lid with Floral Decoration

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Cruet Set (Salt, Pepper and Mustard)

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Dish with Sang De Boeuf Decoration

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Globular-shaped Vase with Calligraphy Decoration

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Globular-shaped Vase with Moulded Rings and Calligraphy Decoration

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Jug with Celadon Glaze and Iron Cross Decoration

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Large Charger (Platter) with Flower Decoration in Yellow and Blue

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Large Charger (Platter) with Flower Decoration in Yellow and Blue

Large Shallow Charger with Cobalt Oxcide

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Lidded Bun Form

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Lidded Spice Jar

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Lidded Spice Jar

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Multi-faceted Lidded Container with Floral Decoration

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Multi-faceted Vase with Lipped Neck

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Open Dish

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Open Vase

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Raised Bun

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Raised Bun with Oatmeal Glaze and Flannel Flower Decoration

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Small Globular Bowl

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Small Globular Bowl

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Small Jug with Oatmeal Glaze

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Small Terracotta Dish with Purple Interior and Daisy Decoration

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Small Vase

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Small Vase

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Small Vase with Curved Neck

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Smaller Platter

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Spice Jar

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Large Charger (Platter) with Flower Decoration in Yellow and Blue

Teapot

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Teapot and Lid with Oatmeal Glaze

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