Talavera’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Charger
Talavera de la Reina Potteries Spanish, founded mid-16th century
Tazza
Three Little Girls
Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1807–1876)
Plate
Talavera poblana Puebla, Mexico
Landscape with Figures
Panthea, Cyrus, and Araspas
Laurent de La Hyre (French, 1606-1656)
Large Plate
Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678
Panel
After a design by Philippe de LaSalle (French, 1723–1803/5) Woven and produced by Camille Pernon & Cie France, Lyon
Tibor (Jar)
Ceramist unknown (Spanish or Criollo) Puebla de los Ángeles, Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico)
Pond in the Woods
Education of Cupid
Les Trois Danseuses (The Three Dancers)
After Les Trois Danseuses by Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973) Produced by Atelier J. de la Baume-Dürrbach France, Cavalaire
Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape
Vase Depicting a Phoenixlike Bird
Pardon in Brittany
Gaston La Touche (French, 1854–1913)
Chocolate Jar with Iron-locked Lid
Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840
Jardinière
Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building