The naturalistic point of view is considered as the most remarkable of Bordallo, due to his spontaneity, colour and communion with the local tradition, inspired by pottery and a variety of flora and fauna elements.
Smaller replica of a large vase of the Manuel Gustavo C. factory, 1916, using two frogs as decoration in the vase belly.
Smaller replica of a large vase of the Manuel Gustavo C. factory, 1916, using two frogs as decoration in the vase belly.
Piece by Manuel Gustavo Bordallo Pinheiro, follower of the work of his father, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, using the frog as a decorative element on a frieze.
Smaller replica of a large vase of the Manuel Gustavo C. factory, 1916, using two frogs as decoration in the vase belly.
Model by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, the big frog for suspending is part of the ceramic animal gallery created by the artist.
Later it was also used to decorate giant vases and fountains.