A Dutch manganese red Patriot tilepicture

SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY

細節

A Dutch manganese red Patriot tilepicture
Second half 18th century
Depicting a seated furry Keeshond dog with curled tail, in profile, within a dark-outlined frame
2 x 3 tiles
27 x 40cm. (10 1/2 x 16 in.)

拍品專文

The particularly lively Keeshond dog was used as a symbol by the rebellious Patriot Movement against the ruling house of Orange at the end of the 18th century

See illustration