Tile
ca. 1610-1640 (made)
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Tilework was a typical feature of the Dutch home beginning in the 17th century. Painted tiles were used around fireplaces, on wainscots, along corridors, and most particularly around skirtings. The continuous horizon formed by a row of tiles of these animal designs makes them especially appropriate for this latter use.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Tin-glaze earthenware, painted |
Brief description | Netherlands, ca. 1610-1640 |
Physical description | A dog in rocky landscape. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Henry Van der Bergh through Art Fund |
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Summary | Tilework was a typical feature of the Dutch home beginning in the 17th century. Painted tiles were used around fireplaces, on wainscots, along corridors, and most particularly around skirtings. The continuous horizon formed by a row of tiles of these animal designs makes them especially appropriate for this latter use. |
Bibliographic reference | Rackham, Bernard. Dutch Tiles: The Van Den Bergh Gift. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1923, no.85. |
Other number | Van Den Bergh 85 - Rackham (1923) |
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Accession number | C.526:2-1923 |
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Record created | March 4, 2004 |
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