Charger with still life

François Laurin

ca. 1880 · Earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This still life is beautifully painted in an Impressionist style. The artist conveys the tactile qualities of details such as artichoke leaves, the carafe of wine, and the folds of the tablecloth. Still lifes were a popular subject among some Impressionist painters.

Artist

François Laurin

Date

ca. 1880

Medium

Earthenware

Culture

French, Bourg-la-Reine

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection, Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2013