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A Monumental Azulejo Panel Depicting a Deer Hunt Portugal,Mid-18th Century Height: 86 cm (≈ 33.86 in) | Width: 325.6 cm (≈ 128.17 in) This impressive and highly decorative azulejo panel is a superlative example of Portuguese Rocaille tilework from the 18th century, a period often regarded as the zenith of the art form in Portugal. The composition adheres to the classic palette of blue on a white ground (azul e branco), a style initially inspired by Delftware and Chinese porcelain, but uniquely adapted by Portuguese masters. The central scene, rendered with dramatic flair, depicts a lively deer hunting scene. Such secular, aristocratic subjects were highly fashionable in the mid-18th century, reflecting the tastes and commissioned works for the country's high nobility. The hunting motif not only speaks to a popular leisure activity but also symbolizes social status and the power of the landowning elite. The pictorial field is framed by a robust and highly articulated Rocaille (or Rococo) border. This elaborate frame features strong, asymmetrical, swirling cartouches, shell forms, and scrolling foliate motifs that emphasize movement and fluidity. The frame is further highlighted with polychrome accents in yellow (iron oxide) and manganese (purple-brown), colours frequently employed in the later 18th century to enrich the predominantly blue and white compositions. The overall effect is one of Baroque grandeur tempered by the lighter, more whimsical aesthetic of the Rocaille style. The sheer scale of the panel suggests it was originally commissioned for a prominent location within a noble residence, likely serving as a frieze (saial) or a monumental decorative piece in a reception room or grand staircase. Its remarkable size make it a rare and historically significant example of Portuguese decorative arts. (Height: 86 cm (33.9 inches) - Width: 325.6 cm (128.2 inches)) Private Portuguese Collection Some tiles restored and some substituted Dimensions: Height: 86 cm (33.9 inches) - Width: 325.6 cm (128.2 inches)