Mask
1890-1892 (made)
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Jean Carriès was a French sculptor and ceramicist and many of his works represent a unity of these two disciplines. He was particularly interested in form and this manifested itself in a preoccupation with human physiognomy and the limitless possibilities of facial expression. Amongst his most distinctive work is his exploration of the mask and many of his creations are grotesque and fantastical. Around 1889-92 he produced several self portraits in grey enamelled stoneware of which this is one.
Traditionally regarded as a utilitarian ceramic body, Carriès did much to elevate stoneware to a medium of truly artistic ambition.
Traditionally regarded as a utilitarian ceramic body, Carriès did much to elevate stoneware to a medium of truly artistic ambition.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Salt-glazed stoneware |
| Brief description | Salt glazed stoneware portrait mask by Jean Joseph Marie Carriès, French, 1890-1892 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Pour B...' (indistinct),'J Carriès' incised |
| Gallery label | SELF-PORTRAIT MASK
C.60-1916
'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
Jean Carriès was an established sculptor when, in 1888, he moved from having his work case in bronze to experimenting with stoneware. He made both decorative wares and the architectural work, figures, masks and portraits in which he already specialised as a sculptor. The Roumanian Prince Antoine Bibesco, one of the two donors was well-known in Paris artistic circles around 1900. A diplomat, he moved in a circle which also included Emile Gallé and Marcel Proust. The gift comprised “a selection of the works of the leading French potters”.
Given by Price Antoine Bibesco and Mons. Paul Morand(1987-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by Prince Antoine Bibesco and Mons. Paul Morand |
| Summary | Jean Carriès was a French sculptor and ceramicist and many of his works represent a unity of these two disciplines. He was particularly interested in form and this manifested itself in a preoccupation with human physiognomy and the limitless possibilities of facial expression. Amongst his most distinctive work is his exploration of the mask and many of his creations are grotesque and fantastical. Around 1889-92 he produced several self portraits in grey enamelled stoneware of which this is one. Traditionally regarded as a utilitarian ceramic body, Carriès did much to elevate stoneware to a medium of truly artistic ambition. |
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| Accession number | C.60-1916 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2003 |
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