Rouen Earthenware Dish - XVIIIᵉ - Blue Cameo Carnation Décor

Rouen earthenware dish from the XVIIIᵉ - blue cameo carnation decor

Rouen earthenware dish, dating from the XVIIIᵉ century.

This model features a delicate central decoration depicting a carnation, treated in blue cameo on a tin glaze background. This floral motif, both simple and elegant, is fully in keeping with the decorative repertoire of Rouen workshops of this period.

This model features a delicate central decoration featuring a carnation, treated in blue monochrome on a stanniferous enamel ground.

The soberly ornamented wing highlights the central subject and demonstrates a decorative balance characteristic of XVIIIᵉ century production.

Rouen earthenware, developed notably under the impetus of figures such as Edme Poterat, experienced a major boom between the XVIIᵉ and XVIIIᵉ centuries. Influenced by Italian and Oriental models, it is distinguished by the quality of its enamel and the finesse of its decorations.

This dish is part of a mastered production, while at the same time being able to be considered a study piece of Rouen floral decorations, and an elegant display object, appreciated for its sobriety and refinement.

Very good condition.

Dimensions:
Length: 27 cm
Width: 22 cm

A charming piece, representative of the savoir-faire of Rouen's XVIIIᵉ century workshops.