Sèvres Manufactory, pair of ice-cream coolers from Service des plantes de la Malmaison, decorated by Philippe Parpette, Jacques-Nicolas Sisson, and Gilbert Drouet, gilded by Charles-Marie-Pierre Boitel and Antoine-Gabriel Boulemier, deoration designed by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1803–04. Hard-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis.
Sèvres Manufactory, pair of ice-cream coolers from Service des plantes de la Malmaison, decorated by Philippe Parpette, Jacques-Nicolas Sisson, and Gilbert Drouet, gilded by Charles-Marie-Pierre Boitel and Antoine-Gabriel Boulemier, deoration designed by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, 1803–04. Hard-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis.
Porcelain and Plants: Decorative Arts and Garden Inspiration
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
Gardens, and the plants that are carefully cultivated within them, have been a source of continued inspiration for artists working in ceramics, including porcelain and earthenware, throughout history. In this session, draw connections between private and public gardens, botanical illustrations, and refined painting on ceramics, with a particular focus on works made in France at Sèvres and in England at Chelsea factories.
Courtney Harris, associate curator, Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Art of Europe, MFA
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full nine-session “Living Art: Gardens Across Time, Culture, and Creativity” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
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Livestream Tickets
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Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
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