18th-century Delftware Tile Depicting A Farmer With A Flower Wreath
Delft tile from the 18th century farmer with a flower crown
Delft earthenware is a story of commercial and artistic ingenuity in the Netherlands beginning in the 17th century in the eponymous city of Delft.
At that time, the Europeans were fascinated by Chinese porcelain: robust, visually fascinating with its cobalt blue and white colors which soon aroused the decorative desire of bourgeois houses and castles, being torn off for gold.
Chinese porcelain is expensive. Imported by the East India Company, as the travel time is long, the risk of looting and sinking exists, and creates frustration among European customers. Delft then decides to create potteries in order to compete with China and satisfy European demand.
The model of Delft until the eighteenth century (where this tile comes from) is modeled on the Asian color while detaching itself from chinoiseries to adopt a more European decor: scene of life & landscapes of Holland or Europe painted by hand in cobalt blue on an enameled white background.
This tile of Delft Earthenware is rare, its scene is that of a farmer kneeling, picking a crown of flowers. Each corner is symbolized with arabesques, all painted by hand.
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Dimensions
Height: 12.8 cm
width: 12.7 cm
Depth: 0.8 cm
Weight: 260 grams
State: Uses consistent with its age, making its authenticity (see photos)
Delft earthenware is a story of commercial and artistic ingenuity in the Netherlands beginning in the 17th century in the eponymous city of Delft.
At that time, the Europeans were fascinated by Chinese porcelain: robust, visually fascinating with its cobalt blue and white colors which soon aroused the decorative desire of bourgeois houses and castles, being torn off for gold.
Chinese porcelain is expensive. Imported by the East India Company, as the travel time is long, the risk of looting and sinking exists, and creates frustration among European customers. Delft then decides to create potteries in order to compete with China and satisfy European demand.
The model of Delft until the eighteenth century (where this tile comes from) is modeled on the Asian color while detaching itself from chinoiseries to adopt a more European decor: scene of life & landscapes of Holland or Europe painted by hand in cobalt blue on an enameled white background.
This tile of Delft Earthenware is rare, its scene is that of a farmer kneeling, picking a crown of flowers. Each corner is symbolized with arabesques, all painted by hand.
Fast & neat shipping in France, Europe & worldwide. Order it now!
Dimensions
Height: 12.8 cm
width: 12.7 cm
Depth: 0.8 cm
Weight: 260 grams
State: Uses consistent with its age, making its authenticity (see photos)
100 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Earthenware
Width: 12.7 cm
Height: 12.8 cm
Depth: 0.8 cm
Reference (ID): 1729737
Availability: In stock
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