BK-15558-B
c. 1782 - c. 1784
Medium
porcelain
Dimensions
24.2; 17.9; 3.5
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
hoogte 3,5 cm x breedte 24,2 cm x diepte 17,9 cm
Art Historical Context
This elegant porcelain piece, produced by Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht between approximately 1782 and 1784, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late eighteenth-century Dutch ceramics. Standing just 3.5 centimeters high with a width of 24.2 centimeters and depth of 17.9 centimeters, its modest scale suggests a decorative or functional object, such as a small tray or stand, designed for intimate domestic settings. Oud-Loosdrecht was among the pioneering factories in the Netherlands attempting to rival established European centers like Meissen and Sèvres. Working in hard-paste porcelain, the manufactory combined technical skill with delicate forms that appealed to collectors seeking local alternatives to imported wares. The smooth, luminous surface typical of this medium highlights the period’s fascination with purity and elegance in tableware and ornamental objects. Though details of its decoration remain undocumented here, the work embodies the broader cultural shift toward refined, accessible luxury during the Enlightenment. Visitors can appreciate how such pieces bridged utility and artistry, reflecting both technological progress and the growing middle-class taste for beautiful, everyday objects.