Painting with Glass in Limoges

About this episode

Host Benjamin Miller discusses the art of enameling from Limoges with Laura Kugel.

In this episode, Host Benjamin Miller is joined by Laura Kugel of the Galerie Kugel in Paris to discuss the fascinating art of enameling from Limoges, France. Described by the poet Théophile Gautier in 1866 as "the immarcescible (indestructible) enamel", these objects from the Renaissance still look as fresh today as they did when they emerged from the kiln all those years ago. Coveted by the likes of Givenchy, J.P. Morgan and Yves Saint Laurent, these objects remain popular even today. Listen in to learn more about these delightful creations..

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Miller

Guest: Laura Kugel

Topics covered

• enameling
• Limoges
• Renaissance art

Keywords

• indestructible enamel
• Galerie Kugel
• Théophile Gautier

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Givenchy, J.P. Morgan, Yves Saint Laurent

Places: Limoges, Paris, France

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