{"product_id":"figural-stoneware-jug-with-blue-hat-by-julie-desert-armanville-7","title":"Figural Stoneware Jug with Blue Hat by Julie Desert Armanville -7\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHand-crafted in glazed stoneware, this whimsical jug takes the form of a rounded head crowned with a wide-brimmed cobalt-blue hat. Softly modeled features and a contemplative expression emerge from the creamy off-white surface, while touches of reddish glaze at the temples suggest hair beneath the hat. The hat forms the rim of the vessel, while a sturdy handle is integrated at the reverse. The contrast between the luminous face and the deep blue hat lends the piece a striking graphic presence. Signed JDA to the underside. Very good condition, with minor irregularities and natural glaze variations inherent to the handmade process. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContemporary ceramicist Julie Désert Armanville draws upon the artistic legacy of Vallauris pottery, where postwar experimentation fostered a distinctive language of expressive figuration. Having worked in Roger Capron’s atelier from 1972 to 1982, she developed an approach characterized by tactile surfaces, simplified forms, and a deep sensitivity to the material qualities of clay. This piece reflects the long Mediterranean tradition of anthropomorphic vessels, reimagined through the playful forms and handcrafted authenticity associated with Vallauris. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEqually compelling as a vase, utensil or paintbrush holder, or sculptural object, the piece brings warmth and personality to an interior. Its restrained palette and playful silhouette complement contemporary, rustic, and Mediterranean-inspired settings alike. While jug-shaped in form, the highly textured interior would be difficult to clean thoroughly, so it is best regarded as a decorative piece rather than for everyday pouring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/julie-desert-armanville?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=julie+desert\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Julie Desert Armanville\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection\u003c\/a\u003e of Julie Desert Armanville ceramics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight wear.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 7\" high x 5½\" wide x 9\" long w\/ handle \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 18cm high x 14cm wide x 23cm long w\/ handle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53829609685330,"sku":"24856","price":1138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC07192_9b971f73-cb0f-4534-809e-ac5deb6ea326.jpg?v=1782370789","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/figural-stoneware-jug-with-blue-hat-by-julie-desert-armanville-7","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}