Marguerite Van Biesbroeck
Thistle C0423
Inventory NumberC0423Size
14 1/8”H x 5 7/8"WMaterial
StonewarePeriod
Art NouveauCountry of Origin
BelgiumYear Made
c1895Status
AvailableCondition
Excellent
Description
Part illuminated manuscript, part Egyptian architectural ornament, all aesthetic Movement, the intertwining palmettes, egg and dart frieze, and locusts hiding in the thistles all take on a spiritual quality under the iridescent glaze. The crisp lines and impeccable order with which this piece was executed provides a bold contrast with the elusive luster glaze. We thank Bernadette De loose, adjunct director of the Design Museum Gent, for the identification. Marks: painted artist’s name 1911 / fragment of paper label
