Karel Petr (1881-1914)

RELIEF PLAQUE "HAJEJ, MŮJ ANDÍLKU" (SLEEP, MY ANGEL)

(before) 1909
Rectangular ceramic wall plaque depicting a scene of a mother kneeling by a cradle, low relief, color-patinated and bronzed. The plaque was purchased from K. Petr by the company Nestlé for the promotion of infant nutrition. It was reproduced in this advertisement repeatedly in the magazine "Dětský svět", first on July 16, 1909. See: J. Hořava, Keramika z Bechyně. Výrobní družstvo keramické v Bechyni (1903-1924). Keramická akciová společnost v Bechyni (1922-1942), České Budějovice 2019, p. 55. 26,5x34,5 cm. Impressed mark "KS BECHYNĚ" and engraved model no. "137". Condition B/C.