Anna Petrus
Anna Petrus was a prominent designer, sculptor, and artist who early on was commissioned by Estrid Ericson to design objects for Svenskt Tenn. With her distinctive style and outstanding craftsmanship, Petrus highlighted the advantages of pewter in the 1920s.
The sculptor, industrial designer, and artist Anna Petrus (1886 – 1949) received her education at Chelsea Polytechnic School in London, followed by studies at Tekniska skolan in Uppsala, Althins målarskola, and the Royal College of Fine Arts in Stockholm. Her notable international breakthrough took place during the 1925 World Exhibition in Paris, where she showcased Swedish Grace objects in pewter and cast iron.
Estrid Ericson involved Anna Petrus as a designer for Svenskt Tenn in 1924, the same year the company was founded, and their collaboration endured for many years. Anna Petrus’s works and contributions to the Swedish art scene have left a lasting impact on history, and she is commemorated today as one of the most significant female artists of her era. Partly thanks to her contributions to Svenskt Tenn.
The Profile vase was designed for Svenskt Tenn in 1927, with relief motifs that exhibit clear influences from Nordic Classicism.
The Lion, Anna Petrus’ signature motif.
