Medium oval basin with fish, bark, and fall leaves

ca. 1850–1855

Not on view

Born the son of a stonemason, Charles-Jean Avisseau was celebrated for rediscovering the “lost” techniques of Bernard Palissy. Though this basin shares elements with the earlier work of the Renaissance potter, Avisseau introduces a seasonal element to this nature-inspired work. Moss-covered bark, and the colors of the foliage suggest autumn and the passage of time.

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Title: Medium oval basin with fish, bark, and fall leaves
Maker: Charles-Jean Avisseau (French, Tours 1796–1861 Tours)
Date: ca. 1850–1855
Culture: French
Medium: Glazed earthenware
Dimensions: confirmed: 3 3/8 × 19 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (8.6 × 50.2 × 41.9 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of Wallis Katz, in memory of Marshall Katz, and in celebration of the Museum's 150th anniversary, 2020
Object Number: 2020.86.14
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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