Teapot c. 1904

This silver teapot by French artist Paul Follot exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, a movement that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The flowing lines and organic forms, particularly the sinuous spout and handle, are characteristic of this style, which emphasized natural motifs and a rejection of rigid geometric shapes. This piece, created around 1904, showcases Follot's talent for combining elegance with functionality. The teapot is now part of the permanent collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.