Kop, beschilderd met een landschap met vee c. 1809 - 1814

This porcelain cup, painted with a landscape and livestock, was produced by the Koninklijke Porseleinfabriek Dommer & Co. The cup is made from fine porcelain, which is fired at high temperatures to create a smooth, white surface. This blank canvas then becomes the ground for the painted decoration. You can see a rural scene: a farmworker, with cows and sheep, painted with delicate brushstrokes. The gold trim around the rim and handle adds a touch of luxury. The decoration is not just illustrative; it speaks to the way that porcelain, traditionally associated with wealth, could also represent an idealized vision of rural life. The high-end porcelain is here ennobling the worker. By focusing on its materials, making, and cultural context, we can appreciate this cup not just as a decorative object, but also as a reflection of the social and economic values of its time.