Arrangement of ten terracotta tiles by Jouve France, mounted on a modern gray-painted MDF backing panel. The ceramic tile models used from top to bottom are: téton décentrécannelurespetit incapalmetéton décentré Georges Jouve (1910–1964) was a prominent French ceramist known for his innovative work in 20th-century ceramics. Born in Fontenay-sous-Bois to decorator parents, he trained at the prestigious Ecole Boulle in Paris, where he studied art history and sculpture. Initially, Jouve worked as a theatrical set designer before his career was interrupted by World War II, during which he was captured and later escaped from a German internment camp. He found refuge in Dieulefit, a potters' village in southern France, where he developed an interest in ceramics.  After the war, Jouve returned to Paris, opening his own studio. Invited by designer Jacques Adnet, he participated in the exhibition "La Ceramique Contemporaine" with the Compagnie des Arts Francais and continued to showcase his work internationally at prestigious salons and exhibitions across Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Vienna, and beyond. Jouve’s work is celebrated for its bold, sculptural forms and remains influential in the world of contemporary ceramics. Following Jouve’s death, his wife Jacqueline continued the production under the name Jouve France, reproducing ceramic tile models and large-scale wall panels based on her husband’s designs. These decorative ceramic installations achieved considerable success and were used in important commissions, including the reception area of the Coca-Cola factory in Marseille. Production ceased after 1976, and the molds were destroyed in 1978. Literature: Karine Lacquemant: Georges Jouve, Paris, 2025, pp. 266f.