Delft faience tray, with Chinese figures on a terrace

anonymous, c. 1730 - c. 1760

Though Delftware is world famous for its blue-and-white wares, the city also produced multi-coloured objects such as this tea tray. This festive composition of a group enjoying tea was based on the print displayed nearby. The anonymous painter transposed Schenk’s design with vibrant emerald and tangerine petit feu decorations, a process that requires three separate kiln firings.

Artwork typedienblad
Object numberBK-NM-12400-361
Dimensionsheight 26.9 cm x width 39.7 cm x depth 7.4 cm
Physical characteristicsTin-glazed earthenware (faience) with petit feu decoration

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Identification

Title(s)
- Tray with Chinese Figures on a Terrace
- Delft faience tray, with Chinese figures on a terrace
Object type
Object number
BK-NM-12400-361
Description
Blad veelkleurig beschilderd met een terras met Chinese figuren naar prenten van Pieter Schenk.

Creation

Creation
- maker: anonymous, Delft
- after print by Pieter Schenk (II)
Dating
c. 1730 - c. 1760
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Material and technique

Physical description
Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with petit feu decoration
Dimensions
height 26.9 cm x width 39.7 cm x depth 7.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

Credit line
Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague
Acquisition
gift 1916
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

- P. Biesboer, "Chinoiserie in Nederland" Antiek, vol. 13, no. 2 (1978), p. 111, afb. 7
- A.L. den Blaauwen, 'Keramik mit chinoiserien nach Stichen von Petrus Schenk Jun.', Keramos 31, p. 12 met abb. 8.

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