Pictured: Villeroy and Boch.The Knight and Lady (detail). Plaque, etched. 1896. Collection of the American Museum of Ceramic Art; gift of Bob and Colette Wilson.

Join us for a tour of the exhibition A Traveler's Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy & Boch with Executive Director Beth Ann Gerstein. Go behind the scenes and learn about the history and significance of this impressive collection. We'll even take a peek into some of the pieces in our downstairs vaults!

A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach: Villeroy and Boch showcases everyday life in the 1800s Mettlach, Germany. Scenes of everyday life in Mettlach have been documented and celebrated by Villeroy and Boch, a ceramic production company founded in 1836 when Jean François Boch and Nicolas Villeroy merged their ceramic businesses into what is now known as Villeroy and Boch. The varied backgrounds of the factory workers contributed to the artistic achievements of the Villeroy and Boch company, and the Mettlach collection reflects German cultural experiences, societal interpretations, and mythology. A Traveler’s Guide to Mettlach is on view in the Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery through June 2025.

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