Harding Black (San Antonio, Texas, 1912-2004), ashtray, 1956, glazed ceramic, red iron clay, size: 2 x 7.5" dia.

Provenance: An Alamo Heights, Texas collection

Harding Black was a renowned Texas ceramist, sculptor, painter, bricklayer, and teacher. His work with clay serves an an important bridge between early Texas and mid-century pottery. In 1933, Black was taught by Rudolph Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery and began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte Museum. Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. Black became well-known for his research, innovations, and writings in the field of ceramics. Black's collection and archive are housed at Baylor University.

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