Box c. 1760
hochsterporzellanmanufakturgmbh
theartinstituteofchicago
ceramic, porcelain
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ceramic
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porcelain
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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pen and pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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decorative-art
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This small, rectangular porcelain box, decorated with a delicate painted scene of an idyllic garden with figures and architectural ruins, is a fine example of Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur GmbH's artistry in the 18th century. The use of a delicate palette and fine brushstrokes creates a charming, almost whimsical scene, which was likely intended to be a decorative object for a private collection. The box, with its elegant design and fine craftsmanship, would have been a treasured item during the Rococo era.
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