Large Platter with Fish

Victor Barbizet|Achille Barbizet

ca. 1855–1875 · Glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Though the fish and other aquatic creatures shown on this dish are certainly inspired by the work of the Renaissance potter Bernard Palissy, the impressive scale of this nineteenth-century platter suggests that it was probably intended for a large exhibition venue, possibly a universal exhibition. In 1878, Achille earned a silver medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition.

Artist

Victor Barbizet|Achille Barbizet

Date

ca. 1855–1875

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

French

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