Jug 1882 - 1886

This black stoneware jug, created by French artist Ernest Chaplet between 1882 and 1886, exemplifies the artistic movement known as Art Nouveau. It features an elegant, elongated form and delicate, stylized grapevine motifs carved into the surface. Chaplet, a master of ceramics, is known for his innovative use of glazes and techniques, which are evident in this intricate and beautifully crafted jug. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the piece offers a glimpse into the late 19th-century fascination with natural forms and organic patterns.