Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1980 Christmas in the forest

Christmas in the forest from 1980 is an atmospheric Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, where Henry Thelander depicts winter's quiet life among the trees. The motif gathers several of the forest's animals around a feeding place, and that very narrative makes this year particularly fine in the classic series of Danish Christmas plates. The deep cobalt blue color and the white relief create the familiar winter atmosphere that has made Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates sought after through generations.

In the foreground, a large deer with impressive antlers can be seen, while several animals further into the motif move around the feeding house. The snow lies over the landscape, the fir tree stands white in the winter cold, and a single star shines over the forest. This gives the plate a calm and almost fairy-tale-like expression, where nature's winter calm and the care of Christmas meet. The title Christmas in the forest therefore fits the motif precisely, where feeding the wild animals becomes part of the wintry narrative.

Henry Thelander has here created a motif that appeals both to collectors of Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates and to those who are fond of Danish nature, winter landscapes, and traditional Christmas art. The series began in 1895 and was the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each year stands as its own complete motif. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the individual year could not later be put into production again.

This Christmas plate is also ideal for use in the home and not only for hanging out in December. From 1905 onwards, Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates are suitable for food, and with its size this year can, for example, be used as a cake plate or for a small dessert. At Christmas time, it also adds a classic blue-and-white atmosphere to the table, while the rest of the year it can be included as a decorative collector's item on the wall. Older porcelain like this combines history, quality, and sustainability by being given new life in a modern home.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plates
Title: Christmas in the forest
Year: 1980
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging