Vase
1862 (exhibited)
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This vase was made especially for the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Copeland's, like other manufacturers, made their largest and showiest pieces for such international fairs, to demonstrate their technical capabilities, the skill of their painters and the quality of their design. Although the shape is unremarkable, the size of this vase is a technical masterpiece and the painted decoration by Charles Ferdinand Hürten is a demonstration of the highest-quality flower painting.
People
Charles Ferdinand Hürten (1818-1901) was born in Germany but worked mainly in France and Britain. He was one of Europe's foremost flower painters, and worked independently for decorating workshops in Paris. After seeing his painting in the national exhibition in Paris in 1858, Copeland invited Hürten to join their company in 1859. He did so and stayed there until his retirement in 1897. His work featured in all the firm's displays in major exhibitions during those years.
This vase was made especially for the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Copeland's, like other manufacturers, made their largest and showiest pieces for such international fairs, to demonstrate their technical capabilities, the skill of their painters and the quality of their design. Although the shape is unremarkable, the size of this vase is a technical masterpiece and the painted decoration by Charles Ferdinand Hürten is a demonstration of the highest-quality flower painting.
People
Charles Ferdinand Hürten (1818-1901) was born in Germany but worked mainly in France and Britain. He was one of Europe's foremost flower painters, and worked independently for decorating workshops in Paris. After seeing his painting in the national exhibition in Paris in 1858, Copeland invited Hürten to join their company in 1859. He did so and stayed there until his retirement in 1897. His work featured in all the firm's displays in major exhibitions during those years.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, painted in enamels on a green ground and gilded |
| Brief description | Porcelain vase decorated with naturalistically painted flowers and gilding. British (Stoke-on-Trent), 1862. Made by W. T. Copeland & Sons, the flowers were painted by G. F. Hurten. |
| Physical description | Large porcelaine vase. The body is white painted with naturalistic flowers, the neck and the foot are pale green and decorated with gilding. Putti playing amidst festoons of flowers are represented in the gilding around the neck. |
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| Object history | Bought by the Victoria and Albert Museum from the London International Exhibition of 1862. |
| Production | Exhibited at the London International Exhibition of 1862. |
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| Summary | Object Type This vase was made especially for the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Copeland's, like other manufacturers, made their largest and showiest pieces for such international fairs, to demonstrate their technical capabilities, the skill of their painters and the quality of their design. Although the shape is unremarkable, the size of this vase is a technical masterpiece and the painted decoration by Charles Ferdinand Hürten is a demonstration of the highest-quality flower painting. People Charles Ferdinand Hürten (1818-1901) was born in Germany but worked mainly in France and Britain. He was one of Europe's foremost flower painters, and worked independently for decorating workshops in Paris. After seeing his painting in the national exhibition in Paris in 1858, Copeland invited Hürten to join their company in 1859. He did so and stayed there until his retirement in 1897. His work featured in all the firm's displays in major exhibitions during those years. |
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| Accession number | 8022-1862 |
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| Record created | June 23, 1998 |
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