Charger with Scholars in Conversation
CultureFrench
ManufacturedNevers, France
Dateearly 18th Century
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (grand feu faience)
DimensionsOverall: 5.3 × 49.5 cm (2 1/16 × 19 1/2 in.)
MarkingsThe letters "F.L.I." in blue, on the reverse (probably the signature of the painter)
DescriptionDecorated with a group of scholars in conversation in a garden, the charger shows the impact of the porcelain produced during the reign of the emperor Kangxi from the Qing Dynasty as exemplified by the jar. Monochrome blue decoration enriched with manganese pigments is one of Nevers’ stylistic innovations of the 17th century.
Credit LineThe Pierre Karch and Mariel O'Neill-Karch Collection.
Object numberG12.14.5
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French Earthenware - FaïenceCollections
Status
Not on view
in the style of 17th century Nevers, possibly later production
Object number: G12.14.7.1-2
Artist / Maker: Jean-Baptiste Guillibaud Manufacture
c. 1730
Object number: G12.14.17.1-2
Artist / Maker: Poterat
early 18th Century
Object number: G15.8.2