Design for the Decoration of a Plate

anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1885

This design was made for the Vieillard manufactory in Bordeaux, where faience was produced that was modern in both form and decoration. The asymmetrical decoration of peonies shows the influence of the art of Japan, which was one of the principal sources of inspiration for French Art Nouveau.

  • Artwork typedesign drawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2016-32-1
  • Dimensionsheight 577 mm x width 660 mm
  • Physical characteristicsaquarel, gouache en goud

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Design for the Decoration of a Plate

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2016-32-1

Creation

  • Creation

    • draftsman (artist): anonymous, France
    • factory (organization): Manufacture J. Vieillard & Cie, Bordeaux

  • Dating

    c. 1875 - c. 1885

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    aquarel, gouache en goud

  • Dimensions

    height 577 mm x width 660 mm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Otto van Noppen Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2016-10-13

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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