Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier

Pitcher

USA, 1900
<p>Wheel thrown stoneware</p>
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
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Thrown
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Robert Andersen | 1946 – Present

Robert Andersen and his wife Connie Andersen collaborate to produce functional stoneware pottery decorated with farm and agriculture motifs. A common vessel form is the mug.

Surface techniques include the found wood, metal and plastic objects used to impress surface motifs. Vessel exteriors are left unglazed. Connie and Robert Andersen are co-designers. Robert Andersen throws and begins the decorative process, Connie Andersen handles glazing.

Robertand Connie Andersen run Sunflower Pottery in Kalona, Iowa.

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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Last updated: April 22, 2026

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