Tile Panel
ca. 1874 (made)
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Tile panel with central motif of Gothic rose window tracery, with a border of heraldic shields, in yellow on brick-coloured ground.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with encaustic decoration |
| Brief description | Earthenware tile panel with encaustic decoration, designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and made by Léon Parvillée, Paris ca. 1874 |
| Physical description | Tile panel with central motif of Gothic rose window tracery, with a border of heraldic shields, in yellow on brick-coloured ground. |
| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
This panel, bought from the manufacturer, shows some of the floor tiles made by Parvillée Frères for the restoration of the Château d'Eu, which began in 1874. Parvillée's work for the French government and his experience in restoration and reproduction work ensured the company's prestige, here recognised in this commission by the Château's owner, the Comte de Paris, and the architect Viollet-le-Duc.(1987-2006) |
| Object history | This panel was bought from the manufacturer and shows some of the floor tiles made by Parvillée Frères for the restoration of the Château d'Eu, which began in 1874. The company's prestige is recognised in this commission by the Château's owner, the Comte de Paris, and the architect Viollet-le-Duc. |
| Historical context | Parvillée's work for the French government and his experience in restoration and reproduction work ensured the company's prestige. |
| Production | Commissioned by the Comte de Paris and the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc for the restoration of the Château d'Eu. Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Accession number | 1698-1892 |
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| Record created | April 5, 2000 |
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