Tête de Shi-Shi
About this work
The artwork titled "Tête de Shi-Shi", attributed to Gallé Émile (1846-1904), is preserved at musée de l'Ecole de Nancy. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: arts décoratifs, céramique. It was created using the following materials and techniques: faïence stannifère (décor de grand feu). Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée de l'Ecole de Nancy preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Tête de Shi-Shi est une oeuvre de arts décoratifs, céramique par Gallé Émile (1846-1904), visible au musée de l'Ecole de Nancy. faïence stannifère (décor de grand feu) est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. Dimensions : Hauteur en cm 25 ; Largeur en cm 24. L'oeuvre date de la 4e quart 19e siècle. Détail à relever : Gallé Emile : Nancy, 1846 ; Nancy, 1904 ; nationalité : Française.
Creation context
Le moment historique de la 4e quart 19e siècle éclaire la démarche de Gallé Émile (1846-1904) lorsqu'il crée Tête de Shi-Shi. Cette réalisation, préservée au musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, contient les résonances d'un milieu artistique en pleine mutation, où tradition et modernité s'entrechoquent pour produire des œuvres d'une grande originalité.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Tête de Shi-Shi » is held at musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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