Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile northwest coast native Smaller measures 10" t x

Smaller measures 10" t x 5 1/2" w x 6" d

Dimensions: 27" l x 14" t

forming concentric squares on the fitted lid and framed triangles on the sides

with its original dry

though I have a sense of this painting as indictment of the establishment that he represents

Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile northwest coast native Smaller measures 10" t xIt has been a while since I found an early Delft tile to love, but I really love this one, including for the fact that our swinging boy looks rather melancholic and no wonder, with his swing appearing untethered to anything, just a couple of tiny flags that don't look like they'll do much good softening his landing. And so it all feels like something of an existential portrait to me, which of course is my favorite kind. Late 17th early 18th century