Bowl 1767 - 1833

This bowl was made by the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres. Sèvres porcelain became a symbol of French luxury and royal patronage, reflecting the social hierarchy and artistic tastes of the time. Imagine this bowl as a cultural artifact, embodying the opulence and exclusivity associated with the French court. Its very existence speaks to the dynamics of power, taste, and artistic production within the French aristocracy. The landscape scenes adorning the bowl present an idealized, pastoral vision of the French countryside. Yet, this romanticized depiction obscures the realities of rural life. The bowl invites us to consider the complex relationship between art, representation, and social reality.