Last month, I attended a porcelain exhibit from France with a friend of mine. I started porcelain painting in an European style called the Nyon Kiln, so I was really looking forward to seeing pieces from the Sevres Kiln. The Sevres Kiln started in France, 1738, while the Nyon Kiln started in 1781, Switzerland. Both styles look similar, but the Sevres Kiln was supported by Louis XV , his royal mistress, Madame de Pompadour and, Marie Antoinette, so eventually it was getting more glamorous. They all contributed to the Rococo style, and the porcelain during the period look very elegant.

Porcelain flowers made between 1750 and 60.

The tea service set made from 1754 to 1759.

A plate made in 1758.

A cup and saucer made in 1759.

A cup and saucer made in 1761. That pink was Madame de Pompadour's favorite color and known as Pompadour Pink.

A plate made in 1770. I used to paint those tiny roses many times. I haven't painted them for a while, so probably I'll struggle painting them.

A soup bowl made in 1782.

A cameo cup and saucer made in 1784. The deep blue was famous and known as Royal Blue.

A plate made in 1784. During the period, painters used tons of gold, so their gold works look much more gorgeous and luxurious.

A coupe and saucer made in 1792.

A bird plate made in 1793.

A coffee service set made in 1838. My friend is also a china painter, and we enjoyed seeing those stunning pieces. When I said this exhibit made me want to paint tiny roses again, she said she was thinking the exact same.

We had lunch at a cafe in the museum.

We ordered sandwiches, which were very good.

After lunch, we stopped by the gallery shop, and I bought a catalog.

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