Porcelain Plaque “equestrian Portrait Of Pierre I.” Europe. 19th Century

An elegant porcelain plaque featuring a painted depiction of Peter I mounted on a rearing white horse, made in Europe in the 19th century. The composition draws inspiration from the famous iconography of the equestrian portrait of Peter the Great created by Johann Gottfried Tannauer during the first quarter of the 18th century, while also constituting an independent decorative interpretation characteristic of European historicist aesthetics.

The Emperor is depicted wearing a tricorn hat, clad in a blue military uniform, and carrying a sword, while a wide order sash crosses his shoulder. The solemnity of the image is enhanced by the rider’s majestic bearing and the powerful silhouette of the rearing horse. The horse’s harness bears a heraldic emblem of European origin, indicating that the piece was produced outside the Russian Empire and intended for the Western European market.

The quality of the workmanship is remarkable. The subtle color transitions, the atmospheric rendering of the landscape, and the refinement of the details attest to the porcelain painter’s virtuosity. The color palette reflects the romantic sensibility of the 19th century, enriched by the decorative influence of the Second Rococo style, which was particularly popular in European decorative arts.

The plaque is presented in a decorative wooden frame featuring a molded, gilded inner molding, which harmoniously highlights the composition while emphasizing its status as a collector’s item.

Inscriptions: On the reverse are the inscription “Peter 1. Grosse” and the number 107.

Dimensions:
Plaque: 13 × 9 cm.
With frame: 25 × 21 cm.

Condition: In good condition. Slight signs of age consistent with the work’s age.

ID-ANTQ-6978