Bordallo Pinheiro VASE FROG - GARDEN OF INSECTS

  Bordallo Pinheiro VASE FROG of the  GARDEN OF INSECTS GARDEN OF INSECTS     Bordallo Pinheiro, a celebrated 19th-century Portuguese cartoonist, is best known for creating "Ze Povinho," a character symbolizing the rustic laborer who shows kindness to friends while expressing disdain for wealth and power. His artistic approach masterfully integrates the honest realism characteristic of the late 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement with the bold, sometimes grotesque, stylistic elements reminiscent of Goya’s earlier paintings. This unique fusion not only reflects social commentary but also underscores the depth and complexity of Portuguese visual culture during that era, influencing generations of artists and craftsmen.    The Vase Frog from the Garden of Insects collection embodies centuries of Portuguese craftsmanship rooted in Caldas da Rainha, renowned for its unique mineral-rich soil and skilled artisans. Founded in 1884 by a father and son duo, their eponymous factory combined tra