Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1970 Pheasant in Winter Snow

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1970 with the title Pheasant in Winter Snow captures the quiet, clear winter atmosphere that has made the classic blue Christmas plates a beloved part of Danish Christmas tradition. In the foreground, the pheasants move calmly through the snow, while the landscape around them lies subdued and peaceful. The illuminated farm in the background adds warmth and presence to the motif, and the contrast between the cold winter night and the homely light gives the plate a special story about winter, nature and Christmas.

The motif is designed by Henry Thelander, who here creates a fine balance between the tranquility of nature and the human presence in the distance. The snow-covered trees, the starry sky and the three birds in the landscape give the year's plate an almost poetic depth. The pheasant is a well-known bird in the Danish landscape, and precisely for that reason the motif feels both recognizable and atmospheric. Pheasant in Winter Snow speaks to the classic idea of Danish winter, where silence, frost and light from the farm's windows melt together.

Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates have a very special place in Danish design history. The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each year was produced in a limited number. After the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed, which makes each edition a completed annual issue with its own collector interest.

This Christmas plate is not only suitable for the collection or for hanging in December. As Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates from 1905 onwards can also be used for food, it can easily be used as a cake plate or dessert plate for the rest of the year. At Christmas time, it is also a beautiful way to add classic blue-and-white Christmas atmosphere to the table setting. Older porcelain like this contains both history, quality and a sustainable choice, because beautiful craftsmanship is allowed to live on in new homes and through new generations.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1970
Motif/title: Pheasant in Winter Snow
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging