George E. Ohr developed a persona as the “Mad Potter of Biloxi” in Mississippi, self-styling as a misfit artist from his wild mustache to his declarative advertisements. His work was deeply rooted in the materials and culture of the South; an independent entrepreneur, he dug and processed his clay from the Tchoutacabouffa River. The ringed body of this pitcher shows his finesse in creating refined forms. He used a delicate but confident gesture to twist the neck while the clay was soft, bringing out the organic movement of the material.