Oval basin with lizard, shells, and light blue background

Georges Pull

1865–1875 · Glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Georges Pull’s training as a taxidermist probably aided his ability to render creatures with lifelike precision on his ceramic works inspired by the Renaissance potter Bernard Palissy (1510-ca.1589). Pull captures the minute wrinkles on the skin of the lizard found at the center of this dish. The smaller curled lizard on the rim has been left unglazed.

Artist

Georges Pull

Date

1865–1875

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Wallis Katz, in memory of Marshall Katz, and in celebration of the Museum's 150th anniversary, 2020