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DiaporamaNapoleonic War Dutch Plateelbakkerij Delft commemorative plate III
Art Nouveau
1913
23.0 x 3.0 cm
University of Pretoria Museums
A Napoleonic War Dutch Plateelbakkerij Delft or Pottery Bakery Delft commemorative plate is one of a set consisting of 14 plates. The pottery that made these, although they had Delft, a town in The Netherlands in their name was made in Amsterdam. Decorated in blue and red the plate commemorates the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815 as well as the important role players in the battle namely Prince Willem of Orange of the Netherlands, Field marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher and Arthur Wellesley the 1st Duke of Wellington. The plate was donated by Louise van Gybland Oosterhoff to the University of Pretoria in 1937.
Delft Pottery Factory (? – ?)
Delft Pottery Factory is renowned for its iconic blue and white tin-glazed earthenware, creating timeless pieces like Delftware plates and tiles that embody Dutch artistry—discover the beauty of this historic tradition.
University of Pretoria Museums (Tshwane, South Africa)
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About this artwork
- Title: Napoleonic War Dutch Plateelbakkerij Delft commemorative plate III
- Artist: Delft Pottery Factory
- Year: 1913
- Original dimensions: 23.0 x 3.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: University of Pretoria Museums
- Movement: Art Nouveau
- Main color: White
- Keywords: historical plate , dutch ceramics art , napoleonic war plate
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