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Carafe Collection (#4)

In the world of art and history, the carafe takes center stage

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Pretty Dove (oil on canvas)

The Pretty Dove (oil on canvas)
904884 The Pretty Dove (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); 29x25 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Background imageCarafe Collection: Swiss Coffeepot, 18th century (ceramic)

Swiss Coffeepot, 18th century (ceramic)
904779 Swiss Coffeepot, 18th century (ceramic) by Swiss School, (18th century); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres, France

Background imageCarafe Collection: A Faliscan Black-Glazed Askos, c. 4th Century B. C. (terracotta)

A Faliscan Black-Glazed Askos, c. 4th Century B. C. (terracotta)
7295983 A Faliscan Black-Glazed Askos, c. 4th Century B.C. (terracotta); (add.info.: In the form of a rooster, standing on a pedestal base.); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCarafe Collection: Barn Interior with Peasants making Music, 1633 (oil on panel)

Barn Interior with Peasants making Music, 1633 (oil on panel)
7262158 Barn Interior with Peasants making Music, 1633 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 39x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageCarafe Collection: A Still Life with Cheese, Butter, Bread, Prawns, Oranges, Olives and Wine on a Table

A Still Life with Cheese, Butter, Bread, Prawns, Oranges, Olives and Wine on a Table, 1800-1900 (oil on panel)
7286008 A Still Life with Cheese, Butter, Bread, Prawns, Oranges, Olives and Wine on a Table, 1800-1900 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: DUTCH SCHOOL)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Merry Company (oil on canvas)

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273878 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; (add.info.: Framed); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCarafe Collection: Merry Company (oil on canvas)

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273877 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCarafe Collection: Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)

Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975912 Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power supply. Woman pouring olive oil in Tunisia)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5862125 Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Roestraten, Pieter Gerritsz

Background imageCarafe Collection: Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)

Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975911 Olive oil in Tunisia. (Illustration, circa 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power supply. Woman pouring olive oil in Tunisia)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher, 1880 (oil on linen canvas)

Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher, 1880 (oil on linen canvas)
5861882 Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher, 1880 (oil on linen canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 54--65 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903))

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)

The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
5859641 The Maid, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 44.5--30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Francois Bonvin (1817-87))

Background imageCarafe Collection: The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)

The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670636 The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (14th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Kannekijker (One who peers wistfully into the bottom of an empty jug), 1664 (oil on panel)

The Kannekijker (One who peers wistfully into the bottom of an empty jug), 1664 (oil on panel)
7262169 The Kannekijker (One who peers wistfully into the bottom of an empty jug), 1664 (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz

Background imageCarafe Collection: Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)

Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)
LRI4690123 Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c.1237-1255) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Farm Friends (oil on canvas)

The Farm Friends (oil on canvas)
XOU212543 The Farm Friends (oil on canvas) by Lepoittevin, Eugene Modeste Edmond (1806-70); 35x42.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: by Eugene Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin (1806-70))

Background imageCarafe Collection: Objects used by Louis XVI (1754-93) and the royal family during their imprisonment in the Temple

Objects used by Louis XVI (1754-93) and the royal family during their imprisonment in the Temple (photo)
XIR245194 Objects used by Louis XVI (1754-93) and the royal family during their imprisonment in the Temple (photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageCarafe Collection: Pitcher with the inscription Vive la Liberte, 1789 (ceramic)

Pitcher with the inscription Vive la Liberte, 1789 (ceramic)
XIR56501 Pitcher with the inscription Vive la Liberte, 1789 (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Background imageCarafe Collection: Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)

Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)
7237138 Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Roman sacrificial paraphernalia. 1802 (engraving)

Roman sacrificial paraphernalia. 1802 (engraving)
7237022 Roman sacrificial paraphernalia. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bull prepared for sacrifice)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving)

Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving)
7237035 Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Ancient Roman vase, pitcher and patera. 1802 (engraving)

Ancient Roman vase, pitcher and patera. 1802 (engraving)
7237040 Ancient Roman vase, pitcher and patera. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236740 Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestal Virgin, priestess of Vesta)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Woman at her toilette (colour litho)

Woman at her toilette (colour litho)
7150509 Woman at her toilette (colour litho) by Dufaux, Frederic (1852-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at her toilette)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w / c)

The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w / c)
7085273 The Constantinople Fountain (pencil and w/c) by Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Private Collection

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century Dutch tavern scene, with many peasants drinking, 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch tavern scene, with many peasants drinking, 1803 (engraving)
7233040 17th century Dutch tavern scene, with many peasants drinking, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century Dutch tavern scene)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 18th century Flemish peasant eating at a barrel table in a taver, 1803 (engraving)

18th century Flemish peasant eating at a barrel table in a taver, 1803 (engraving)
7233028 18th century Flemish peasant eating at a barrel table in a taver, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century Dutch peasant man drinking and smoking in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch peasant man drinking and smoking in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233042 17th century Dutch peasant man drinking and smoking in a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Old woman holding a glass and jug, 17th century, 1803 (engraving)

Old woman holding a glass and jug, 17th century, 1803 (engraving)
7233100 Old woman holding a glass and jug, 17th century, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old woman holding a glass and jug, 17th century)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century peasants drinking at a tressle table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)

17th century peasants drinking at a tressle table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233082 17th century peasants drinking at a tressle table in a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Dutch father feeding a baby in a hovel, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

Dutch father feeding a baby in a hovel, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233039 Dutch father feeding a baby in a hovel, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch father feeding a baby in a hovel, 17th century)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Dutch peasant woman carrying a basket on her head, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

Dutch peasant woman carrying a basket on her head, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233038 Dutch peasant woman carrying a basket on her head, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Model of torchere sculpted in the shape of a woman clothed in the east (sculpture)

Model of torchere sculpted in the shape of a woman clothed in the east (sculpture)
JEB4870561 Model of torchere sculpted in the shape of a woman clothed in the east (sculpture) by Turcan, Jean (1846-1895); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century peasants drinking ale and smoking pipes in a tavern, 1803 (engraving)

17th century peasants drinking ale and smoking pipes in a tavern, 1803 (engraving)
7233047 17th century peasants drinking ale and smoking pipes in a tavern, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Woman at the Well (drawing)

The Woman at the Well (drawing)
JEB4869918 The Woman at the Well (drawing) by Lauzet, Auguste (1863-1898); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageCarafe Collection: Pink Still Life with Jug (oil on canvas)

Pink Still Life with Jug (oil on canvas)
BIR108304 Pink Still Life with Jug (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; © Birmingham Museums Trust; English, out of copyright

Background imageCarafe Collection: A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)

A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
7234793 A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233107 17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century Dutch drinking scene with men and women, 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch drinking scene with men and women, 1803 (engraving)
7233086 17th century Dutch drinking scene with men and women, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century Dutch peasants drinking near a fireplace. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch peasants drinking near a fireplace. 1803 (engraving)
7233043 17th century Dutch peasants drinking near a fireplace. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Dutch man sitting on a bench, holding his hat. 1803 (engraving)

Dutch man sitting on a bench, holding his hat. 1803 (engraving)
7233034 Dutch man sitting on a bench, holding his hat. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch man sitting on a bench, holding his hat)

Background imageCarafe Collection: German maid returning from market, 16th century 1867 (engraving)

German maid returning from market, 16th century 1867 (engraving)
7234917 German maid returning from market, 16th century.. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: German maid returning from market)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Cream jug, 1929 (earthenware)

Cream jug, 1929 (earthenware)
7145543 Cream jug, 1929 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); height: 10.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageCarafe Collection: Fidgety Frank (colour litho)

Fidgety Frank (colour litho)
7157018 Fidgety Frank (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fidgety Frank. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 'Hebe', 1800-5, marble statue

"Hebe", 1800-5, marble statue
6343035 " Hebe", 1800-5, marble statue. by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Ebe, 1819, di Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 - 1844)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing)

Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing)
7211670 Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing) by Cohl (Emile Courtet) (1857-1938); (add.info.: One of the first cartoon characters)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Man in a cap, seated on a wooden chair, holding a jug of ale. 1803 (engraving)

Man in a cap, seated on a wooden chair, holding a jug of ale. 1803 (engraving)
7233108 Man in a cap, seated on a wooden chair, holding a jug of ale. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in a cap, seated on a wooden chair)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 17th century fiddler with woman reading music score and man drinking, 1803 (engraving)

17th century fiddler with woman reading music score and man drinking, 1803 (engraving)
7233029 17th century fiddler with woman reading music score and man drinking, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)




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In the world of art and history, the carafe takes center stage. This captivating object has been depicted in various forms throughout time, showcasing its significance and versatility. One such portrayal is seen in "Black Woman" (1875-1876), an oil on canvas masterpiece that captures a black woman gracefully holding a carafe. The painting exudes elegance as it showcases her strength and beauty. Moving from paintings to reality, we encounter displays of local wine for sale adorned with exquisite carafes. These vessels not only enhance the presentation but also elevate the experience of enjoying fine wines. The White Star Line, known for its luxurious voyages, featured cut glass bulbous table carafes onboard their ships. These stunning pieces added a touch of opulence to dining experiences at sea. Additionally, cut glass water and wine carafes were also provided to ensure passengers had access to refreshing beverages throughout their journey. Stepping onto the RMS Queen Mary, we discover a crackle glass carafe with a plaque commemorating this iconic ship's history. This unique piece serves as a reminder of the grandeur and sophistication associated with ocean liners. Traveling back in time through engravings, we come across "Peasant Couple on the Market" (1519) depicting everyday life where vendors proudly display their goods alongside humble earthenware carafes filled with nourishing liquids. Further exploring historical depictions brings us to "Quito Carrying Vegetables" (1865), showcasing women carrying baskets balanced on their heads while clutching traditional clay jugs or wooden-carved carafes filled with fresh produce - symbols of sustenance and community spirit. Delving into porcelain craftsmanship reveals an ewer and basin set dating back to c. 1781-93; these delicate pieces showcase intricate designs that highlight both functionality and aesthetic appeal within domestic settings. Artistic interpretations continue with "The Lovers" (c.