Tile
ca. 1725-1800 (made)
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While the majority of painted Dutch tiles of the 18th century were of simple design, the De Bloempot factory in Rotterdam produced many with finely painted decoration. This tile provides a good example. Influenced in its style by French decorative art of the period, the tile depicts a figure performing on a 'stage' formed from an elaborate portrait medallion.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted |
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| Summary | While the majority of painted Dutch tiles of the 18th century were of simple design, the De Bloempot factory in Rotterdam produced many with finely painted decoration. This tile provides a good example. Influenced in its style by French decorative art of the period, the tile depicts a figure performing on a 'stage' formed from an elaborate portrait medallion. |
| Bibliographic reference | Graves, Alun. Tiles and Tilework of Europe. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 2002, fig. 4.2, pp70 & 86.
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| Accession number | C.128M-1981 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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