The Provincial House showroom transports the viewer into the bourgeois domestic culture of the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by craftsmanship and regional aesthetics. The carefully arranged objects tell a story of refinement, tradition, and an appreciation for materiality.
Pewter’s Practical Elegance
For centuries, pewter was a highly valued material across Europe, particularly in the Middle Ages and early modern period. Its silvery sheen, durability, and affordability made it a preferred choice for household items. Due to its low melting point, pewter was easy to work with, resulting in a wide variety of functional and decorative objects.
At the center of the arrangement is a 19th-century Hanau ceramic plate, ornately decorated with classic faience painting, upon which a split pomegranate rests. In art, the pomegranate often symbolizes fertility, life, and beauty, with its many seeds representing abundance and its rich red color evoking vitality. To the left stands a 19th-century pewter vessel, simple yet elegant in its utilitarian design. Nearby, a 19th-century pewter oil lamp with a glass reservoir for oil, an 18th-century pewter jug with intricate relief details, and a ceramic beer stein with a pewter lid emphasize the variety of materials and craftsmanship.
In the background, an 18th-century copper water jug catches the light, highlighting the interplay of textures and materials. A lavish fruit bowl with grapes, apples, and green vines completes the composition, recalling the themes of abundance often depicted in Baroque and Biedermeier still-life paintings.
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