Cup from a Chocolatiére Set 1901 - 1902

This is a cup from a "Chocolatiére" set designed by French Art Nouveau artist Maurice Dufrène. The set was produced between 1901 and 1902 and features the signature Art Nouveau style of organic, flowing lines and floral motifs. The cup is crafted from porcelain with silver mounts. It is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Dufrène was a prominent Art Nouveau ceramist, his work is known for its graceful forms and delicate floral decorations.