Plate 1755 - 1759

This porcelain plate was crafted by the Frankenthal Porcelain Manufactory. It features an idyllic landscape scene, framed by delicate floral and basket-weave patterns. During the eighteenth century, porcelain was more than just tableware; it was a canvas for expressing social status and cultural aspirations. This plate, with its idealized landscape, speaks to the era's fascination with the classical world and the pastoral fantasies of the aristocracy. But it also represents a system deeply entwined with issues of class and labor, and the exclusivity of luxury goods in a society marked by vast inequalities. These objects offer a glimpse into the complex interplay between art, identity, and social structure, evoking a sense of longing for a world that was always more imagined than real.