La Céramique, Stone sculpture in Nantes, France.
La Céramique stands as a stone sculpture crafted by Maximilien Bourgeois, showcasing the forms and textures characteristic of traditional ceramic art from the early twentieth century period.
Inaugurated on April 19, 1900, this work represents the artistic renewal of Nantes during the Belle Époque era, when decorative arts experienced remarkable development in French urban spaces.
This sculpture embodies the commitment of the Nantes community toward decorative arts and the promotion of local artisan heritage, particularly in the fields of pottery and sculptured ceramics.
Located in central Nantes at coordinates 47.2192289 latitude and -1.5473503 longitude, the work remains easily accessible by foot or through the city's public transportation system network.
Photographs of the work taken by vio85 and Cécile Clos under Creative Commons licensing allow free distribution of this sculpture while respecting the copyright privileges of the photographers.
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