Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Vase with a thistle pattern

    Vase with a thistle pattern

    France, Nancy

    Daum Freres manufactory

    Glass; etching

    Height 54 cm; rim diameter 19 cm

    Signed "Daum Nancy" with the Cross of Lorraine

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    This tall vase, adorned with the images of blooming thistles, features an elegant, highly elongated form with a small rounded base that smoothly transitions into a long, narrow body expanding slightly toward the top. The upper section terminates in a wide, funnel-shaped rim with a smooth, softly rounded edge.

    The glass showcases a complex, multi-colored coloration. The lower section is executed in rich dark green, olive, and brownish tones, which gradually transition into transparent golden-yellow and amber shades in the upper part. Gentle pinkish-mauve iridescences are noticeable around the rim, creating the impression of soft, diffused light.

    The surface of the vase is decorated with an expressive botanical composition depicting thistles. Long, thin, slightly curved stems with narrow leaves rise from the base. Positioned in the upper section are large flower heads and the characteristic jagged, prickly leaves of the thistle. A key feature of the decorative design is the organic harmony between the motif and the vessel's form. The long thistle stems emphasize the vertical elongation of the vase, while the large leaves and inflorescences located in the expanding upper section visually support the shape of the funnel rim.

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