Tegeltableau met Willem IV te paard en opschrift WILLEM KAREL HENDRIK FRISO PRINS VAN ORANJE c. 1760 - 1795

This tile tableau, whose artist is unknown, depicts Willem Karel Hendrik Friso, Prince of Orange. The tableau, which appears to be tin-glazed earthenware, consists of six tiles arranged in a rectangular format and relies on a restricted palette of whites and blues to produce a striking visual effect. The composition is dominated by the figure of Willem IV on horseback. The linear quality of the work, with its somewhat flattened perspective and stylized forms, draws attention to the surface and material presence. The tile format imposes a grid-like structure, subtly highlighting the artwork's underlying architecture. The work destabilizes conventional notions of portraiture and representation through its combination of decorative and representational elements. The limited palette and grid structure emphasize the interplay between form and function, underscoring the artwork's engagement with the material and structural properties of the tiles themselves.