Jardinière
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan
Accession Number
1953-17-115
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegance of 18th-century with this *Jardinière*, a graceful ceramic vessel crafted by the Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory around 1750. Active from 1735 to 1773, this esteemed French workshop was one of the earliest producers of soft-paste porcelain royal factories like Sèvres, creating luxurious decorative objects for the aristocracy during the lavish Rococo era under Louis XV. Jardinières like this one served as ornate stands for potted plants or cut flowers, adorning opulent salons and gardens to showcase wealth and refined taste. Mennecy artisans excelled in intricate technique...