Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1952 Thorvaldsens Museum

Thorvaldsens Museum 1952 brings one of Copenhagen's distinctive cultural sites into the classic blue Christmas narrative that has made Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates beloved through generations. In this edition, the city's history meets the calm of winter in an atmospheric motif, where the museum's characteristic building lies bathed in snow under a dark December sky with bright stars.

The motif shows Thorvaldsens Museum by the canal, where the ice is broken by open water and a small boat in the foreground creates life and movement. At the same time, a tram can be seen in front of the building, and in the background the city's silhouette is glimpsed with tower and winter trees. It is precisely the interplay between the monumental architecture, the quiet winter evening and the small signs of everyday life that makes this Christmas plate from 1952 particularly fine. It tells not only of Christmas, but also of Copenhagen as a living cultural city.

The title Thorvaldsens Museum naturally points to the connection to Bertel Thorvaldsen and the museum that was built to house his works. Thus, the year's motif also gains an art-historical depth that sets this plate apart from more traditional Christmas motifs with village idyll and gnome atmosphere. Here it is the city, the art and the winter light that form the narrative.

The Christmas plate is designed by Børge Pramvig for Bing & Grøndahl, whose series began as early as 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been issued every year, and each edition was produced in a limited quantity. After the year's final firing, the mould was destroyed, which makes each release a completed part of the series' history.

As this edition is from 1952, it can not only be hung up as Christmas decoration, but also used as a smaller plate all year round. It is ideal for cake or dessert, and at Christmas time the blue decoration adds a special atmosphere to the table. At the same time, it is a beautiful example of how older quality design can still be used and appreciated in a modern home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Børge Pramvig
Series: Christmas plate
Year: 1952
Motif: Thorvaldsens Museum
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging