Showing posts with label PORTUGAL 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PORTUGAL 2010. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Faianças Artísticas Bordallo Pinheiro



RAPHAEL Bordallo Pinheiro
Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro (Lisbon, 1846 -1905) was one of the most remarkable and versatile Portuguese artists, having left a vast work in various areas. It was designer, watercolorists, illustrator, decorator, cartoonist, journalist and ceramicist. His name is closely linked to the Portuguese caricature, which gave a qualitative boost, elevating it to a status hitherto achieved. He is the author of the figure of John Doe, who would establish, until today, as a symbol of the Portuguese people. Founded Faience Factory of Caldas da Rainha in 1884, responsible for a legacy unmatched worldwide ceramics.

Sardines collection (Colecção Sardinhas)
 
Sardine Mail (Sardinha Correio)
How long does not send a letter? This Sardinha evokes the nostalgia of a gesture that is being lost today and highlights the importance of perpetuating our traditions.

Friday, February 25, 2011

PORTUGAL – World Philatelic Exhibition Revisited – Day 10

‘Sent & Received - Portugal 2010’ special edition cover with exhibition 10th day cancellation over stamp of 0.32€ from the issue ‘Mulheres da República’.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

PORTUGAL – World Philatelic Exhibition Revisited – Day 9

‘Sent & Received - Portugal 2010’ special edition cover with exhibition 9th day cancellation over stamp of 0.32€ from the issue ‘Assembleia da República’.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

PORTUGAL – World Philatelic Exhibition Revisited – Day 8

‘Sent & Received - Portugal 2010’ special edition cover with exhibition 8th day cancellation over stamp of 0.32€ from the issue ‘Circo em Portugal’.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

PORTUGAL – World Philatelic Exhibition Revisited – Day 7


‘Sent & Received - Portugal 2010’ special edition cover with exhibition 7th day cancellation over stamp of 0.32€ from the issue ‘Mulheres da República’.