BK-1991-1
Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht
1784 - 1786
Medium
polychromy
Dimensions
40; 27.8; 4.4
About this artwork
height 4.4 cm x width 40 cm x depth 27.8 cm
Art Historical Context
This delicate polychrome piece, created between 1784 and 1786 by the Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht, offers a glimpse into the final years of one of the Netherlands’ earliest porcelain factories. Active from 1774 until its closure around 1785, the Loosdrecht workshop sought to rival established European producers like Meissen by crafting refined tableware and decorative objects for Dutch and international patrons. The low height and broad rectangular form suggest it may have served as a plaque, tray, or decorative panel, its compact scale inviting close inspection of the painted surface. Polychro...