Rustic Plate with Shells, Water Creatures, and Dragonfly

probably 17th century

Follower of Bernard Palissy

Associated Names
Bernard Palissy

Related Artist, French, 1510 - 1590

This is a photograph of an ornate ceramic platter. The surface of the platter is detailed with natural motifs, such as leaves, fruits, and small creatures like a snail and insects. In the center, there is a concentric circular design, surrounded by textures resembling wood and stone. The dominant colors are earthy greens and browns, with touches of blues, reds, and whites. The overall design captures the intricacies of nature in a three-dimensional form, showcasing pottery and ceramic glazing techniques.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Andrews Clark [1839-1925], New York; bequest 1926 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • The William A. Clark Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 26 April - 16 July 1978, unnumbered catalogue, fig. 67.

1989

  • The William A. Clark Collection: Treasures of a Copper King, Yellowstone Art Center, Billings; Montana Historical Society, Helena, 1989, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1928

  • Corcoran Gallery of Art. Illustrated Handbook of the W.A. Clark Collection. Washington, 1928: 95, no. 2489.

1932

  • Corcoran Gallery of Art. Illustrated Handbook of the W.A. Clark Collection. Washington, 1932: 103, no. 2489.

1965

  • Dauterman, Carl Christian. "Palissy and the Avon Wares in the W. A. Clark Collection, The Corcoran Gallery of Art." The Corcoran Gallery of Art Bulletin 15, no. 2 (October 1965): n.p., fig. 2.

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