Diorama.- Dutch papercut diorama of a river scene with palm trees, figures gathering the harvest and tending sheep, and ships in the background, presented in a contemporary glazed box, 252 x 350 x 70mm., [?c.1850].
⁂ A 'Bavelaartje' or small diorama, usually placed behind glass, often depicting historical buildings, landscapes, or scenes in or around the house. This example appears to show a Middle Eastern river or coastal scene. The name is derived from Cornelius Bavelaar Sr. (1747-1830) and his son, Cornelius Bavelaar Jr. (1777-1831) from Leiden in the Netherlands, who were the first important exponents of the art. From c.1850 onwards, the family name was used to describe examples.
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