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Maker: Stobwasser, Johann Heinrich (Possibly)
Papier-mâché, lacquered and painted; the painting on the lid depicting a reclining woman in a peach coloured dress, the removable inner base depicting an erotic scene
Papier-mâché, lacquered and painted; circular with slightly concave sides and a flat pull-off lid; the inner section removable. The base, sides and interior are lacquered black The lid is painted in polychrome with a young woman, wearing a peach coloured dress, and reclining on a tasselled cusion beneath a green drape. She dreams of her lover, who is possibly represented in the statue which is seen through the window embrasure on her left. The base of the false lining depicts an erotic scene and is inscribed 'Thomasnacht'.
Given by J.R.V. Smyth, Esq.
Method of acquisition: Given (1980-06-02) by Smyth, J. R. V.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
After
1763
CE
-
1840
CE
Possibly produced in the factory of Johann Heinrich Stobwasser where nearly 100 workers produced painted goods, including papier-mâché boxes with hidden erotic scenes
Surface
composed of
lacquer
Box
composed of
papier-mâché
Decoration
composed of
paint
Box And Lid
Diameter 9.3 cm
Height 2.2 cm
Accession number: M.9 & A & B-1980
Primary reference Number: 150726
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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