Talavera’s work is defined by its spanish colonial sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Plate
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Large Plate
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Tibor (Jar)
Ceramist unknown (Spanish or Criollo) Puebla de los Ángeles, Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico)

Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Vase Depicting a Phoenixlike Bird
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Chocolate Jar with Iron-locked Lid
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Jardinière
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Bowl
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Urn
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Basin
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Vase
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Shaving Dish
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico

Polychrome Tiles Depicting Male and Female Figures in Contemporary Dress Surrounded by Abstract Foliage
Talavera Poblana Puebla, Mexico

Jardinière
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico