Catalan tile depicting a huntsman
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1770-1830
Tile depicting a huntsman with a spear, blowing a horn, set within a yellow frame. Catalan tile-makers evolved this distinctive type of tile in the second half of the 17th century, and they remained popular for two hundred years.
These are the rajoles d'oficis (tiles depicting trades), though this name does not give any indication of the wide range of subjects found. A great many designs come from contemporary popular broadsheets with small illustrations, with other designs coming from woodblocks and other printed material. The emergence of these tiles corresponded with the vogue for decorated interiors, especially in kitchens, places with facilities for washing, and patios.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height 13.2 cm; Width 13.3 cm; Depth 1.2 cm thickness
- Materials and techniques
- Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Catalonia
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O163178
- Museum object number
- C.762-1920
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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