Vase-cornet à têtes d'éléphants
Description
Vase-cornet à section losangée, en faïence fine à émaux opaques. Le corps comporte, au tiers inférieur, un masque de "taotie" en bas-relief sur chaque face (motif faisant partie du moule du vase), ainsi que deux anses en application en forme de têtes d'éléphants. La partie supérieure du corps est couverte d'un émail au violet de manganèse formant des coulures sur la partie inférieure couverte d'un émail bleu-turquoise dit "bleu de Deck". La monture de bronze doré d'inspiration chinoise comporte une frise sur le col et un socle, inspiré des socles en bois qui reçoivent en Chine les objets d'art en céramique. ; faïence fine à émaux opaques violet et turquoise, bronze doré
About this work
The artwork titled "vase-cornet à têtes d'éléphants", attributed to Deck Théodore (1823-1891), is preserved at musée d'Unterlinden. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: céramique. It was created using the following materials and techniques: faïence fine (terre blanche) (moulage, cuisson) (pâte), décor polychrome, bronze, doré. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée d'Unterlinden preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
On doit vase-cornet à têtes d'éléphants à Deck Théodore (1823-1891) ; l'oeuvre est au musée d'Unterlinden. Cette pièce est en faïence fine (terre blanche) (moulage, cuisson) (pâte), décor polychrome, bronze, doré. Les dimensions de l'oeuvre sont : L. 16,9 cm ; l. 20,8 cm (socle) ; L. 16,3 cm ; l. 17,8 cm (monture du col) ; H. 29,7 cm. Elle est datée de la 4e quart 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : Guebwiller, 1823 ; Sèvres, 1891.
Creation context
Deck Théodore (1823-1891) puise dans le dynamisme de la 4e quart 19e siècle l'inspiration qui donne naissance à vase-cornet à têtes d'éléphants. Exposée au musée d'Unterlinden, cette œuvre constitue un témoignage précieux des courants esthétiques et des sensibilités qui caractérisent cette époque de mutation artistique.
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