The Blair Museum of Lithophanes
Home to over 2300 Antique Lithophanes
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available at a discount to our members Featuring over 370 stunning photographs and a detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form. Lithophanes are magical porcelain three-dimensional pictures, which can be seen only when backlit and were popular throughout the Victorian era. The lithophanes shown here enhance many household items, such as tea warmers, lamp shades, plaques, night lights, beer steins, and many others. The text presents years of accumulated research and provides information on the Asian inspiration, manufacturing techniques, production history, and forms. It even includes work from several contemporary companies and nine living artists who make lithophanes today. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in Victorian and contemporary ceramics and art.
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