Palissy created a variety of ceramics, such as this one in the style of what he called “rustiques figules.” These works take an intimate look at the botanical world of fish, reptiles, and other fauna. Palissy’s works are “rustique” or “rustic” in the sense that they capture the drama of nature in the animal life that is closest to the earth. In the Spencer’s ceramic, a snake has slithered onto a small island, sending other creatures to the borders of the basin for safety. The figures on the basin are lifelike because they were cast from molds of real frogs, snakes, fish, and plants. Palissy adhered the forms onto an irregular surface that simulates the densely covered floor of the forest. The shells, partially embedded into the surface, reflect Palissy’s interest in fossils. Besides his acclaim as a ceramicist, Palissy is recognized as an early naturalist.
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How can I view "Rustic Basin" by Bernard Palissy as a slideshow?
The diaporama of "Rustic Basin" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.
How much light do the colors of "Rustic Basin" appear to reflect?
"Rustic Basin" by Bernard Palissy has a bright balance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
What shape and dimensions is "Rustic Basin" by Bernard Palissy?
"Rustic Basin" by Bernard Palissy is a landscape composition measuring 53 x 40 cm in the original.
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