Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915, leaves the Bard Graduate Center Gallery on January 2, 2022.

This exhibition traces the development and dissemination of one of the nineteenth century’s most significant and successful ceramic innovations. Introduced by Minton & Co. at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, majolica quickly became a commercial sensation, celebrated for its three-dimensional ornament and vibrant polychrome lead-based glazes. Purchase tickets today to learn more before the show closes! Find the hours of operation below.

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Majolica Mania Online Exhibition
This online companion to Majolica Mania explores the major themes of the exhibition, situating majolica in the dynamic economic, social, and cultural contexts of the second half of the nineteenth century. Interactive experiences throughout offer unique views of featured objects on display.

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Wednesday, 11 am–8 pm Thursday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm Closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1

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Hugues Protât (born 1816; active 1835–90), modeler; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, manufacturer. Mermaid Clock Vase, pattern no. M1719, shape designed ca. 1871. Earthenware with majolica glazes, metal, and glass, 14 1/2 × 9 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. (36.8 × 23.2 × 10.8 cm). Impressed marks: WEDGWOOD // MB[?] // 1. Aviva and Gerald Leberfeld. Photograph: Bruce M. White.

Paul Comoléra, designer; Minton & Co., manufacturer. Peacock, shape no. 2045, designed ca. 1875; this example 1876. Earthenware with majolica glazes. The English Collection. Photograph: Bruce M. White.

Shell and Lizard, shape no. 4/93. Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, Worcester, Worcestershire. Designed ca. 1868. Earthenware with majolica glazes. Collection of Marilyn and Edward Flower. Photograph: Bruce M. White.

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      <p><a href="https://exhibitions.bgc.bard.edu/majolicamania/"><em>Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850–1915,</em></a> leaves the Bard Graduate Center Gallery on January 2, 2022.</p>
<p>This exhibition traces the development and dissemination of one of the nineteenth century’s most significant and successful ceramic innovations. Introduced by Minton & Co. at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, majolica quickly became a commercial sensation, celebrated for its three-dimensional ornament and vibrant polychrome lead-based glazes. Purchase tickets today to learn more before the show closes! Find the hours of operation below.</p>
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<p>Hugues Protât (born 1816; active 1835–90), modeler; Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, manufacturer. Mermaid Clock Vase, pattern no. M1719, shape designed ca. 1871. Earthenware with majolica glazes, metal, and glass, 14 1/2 × 9 1/8 × 4 1/4 in. (36.8 × 23.2 × 10.8 cm). Impressed marks: WEDGWOOD // MB[?] // 1. Aviva and Gerald Leberfeld. Photograph: Bruce M. White.</p>
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<p>Shell and Lizard, shape no. 4/93. Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, Worcester, Worcestershire. Designed ca. 1868. Earthenware with majolica glazes. Collection of Marilyn and Edward Flower. Photograph: Bruce M. White.</p>
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