10006625 Zuckerdose the contours of the fish

the contours of the fish are printed outlines from copper plates on tissue paper

she inspires

For Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg

to which its name also refers

Twenty different variations of what is probably the most famous symbol of Bavaria can be found in the current collection of the manufactory

10006625 Zuckerdose the contours of the fishThe painter, architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl designed the BELLE EPOQUE fish service in the first year he worked for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Presented in 1900 at the Paris World Exhibition and awarded a "Grand Prix", it is one of the most successful examples of the floral Art Nouveau in Munich, to which its name also refers. The fish platter, saucire and potato bowl as well as the 16 plates later expanded to a service for 18 people