George E. Ohr
George Edgar Ohr | |
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The "Mad Potter of Biloxi" | |
| Born | July 12, 1857 |
| Died | April 7, 1918 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Pottery |
| Style | Abstract expressionism |
| Spouse | Josephine Gehring |
| Memorial(s) | Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art |
George Edgar Ohr (July 12, 1857 – April 7, 1918) was an American ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" in Mississippi. 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.