Products tagged with 'Animals'

In 1896, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro registers the patent of its ceramic swallows probably realizing that it could become a true Portuguese symbol. He wasn’t wrong, the artist’s flights of swallows started inhabiting houses, in Portugal and in several countries where Portuguese people lived (easy to identify by the swallows).

In 1896, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro registers the patent of its ceramic swallows probably realizing that it could become a true Portuguese symbol. He wasn’t wrong, the artist’s flights of swallows started inhabiting houses, in Portugal and in several countries where Portuguese people lived (easy to identify by the swallows).

In 1896, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro registers the patent of its ceramic swallows probably realizing that it could become a true Portuguese symbol. He wasn’t wrong, the artist’s flights of swallows started inhabiting houses, in Portugal and in several countries where Portuguese people lived (easy to identify by the swallows).

In 1896, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro registers the patent of its ceramic swallows probably realizing that it could become a true Portuguese symbol. He wasn’t wrong, the artist’s flights of swallows started inhabiting houses, in Portugal and in several countries where Portuguese people lived (easy to identify by the swallows).

Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro worshiped cats. He, in a comic strip in the newspaper "Antonio Maria", confesses to being "cat in a previous life". His cats were well known in his cartoons and in his ceramic pieces, maybe because cats are frequently scratching, an attitude very similar to his cartoons’ political satire.

We know as well as anyone the importance of acceptance and inclusiveness. So openness to others means to reflect our experience and authenticity. Races, languages, creeds, sexual orientations and gender identities make up our culture. And to represent it, as well as our curious and friendly character, the Andorinha da Diversidade [Swallow of Diversity] was born, inspired by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro's original model (and spirit!). Make way because she is here to stay.

Model by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, the monkey for suspending is part of the ceramic animal gallery created by the artist. Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro particularly enjoyed monkeys and he even had one in his cork bungalow within the Fábrica de Faianças das Caldas area. The product does not include the suspension rope.

A piece by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro. Representation of a turtle which the artist used to decorate wall plates.

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.