Rare antique Biedermeier tobacco box, Germany early 19th c, hand-painted

Large table tobacco box (tabakdose), Europe (most likely Germany), early 19th century antique, Biedermeier style. The body is made of metal (probably tin), with decorative brass elements with relief embossing on the top and bottom, and hand-painted. Large dining room snuff box (tabakdose), Europe (probably Germany), early 19th century antique, Biedermeier style. The item depicts two’gallant’ scenes Fête galante painted by the master: a romantic couple against the backdrop of an idyllic landscape and a lady sitting in a boat accompanied by her gentleman. The painting style features a delicate pastel/ochre colour palette and meticulous attention to detail in the faces, clothing and elements of the surrounding landscape. Pastoral and gallant scenes were very popular in decorative art at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, symbolising the refinement, romantic ideals and aesthetic moods of the Sentimentalism and early Biedermeier periods. Height 17.5 cm, diameter approx. The condition is good antique, previously used, corresponding to the age of the item (about 200 years old), with signs of natural ageing and use (scratches, scuffs on the painting, small dents and deformations). The lid is missing. Please see the photos. The style and technique used to make the jar are very similar to those used by the I. Johann (I) Stobwasser’s manufactory in Braunschweig became widely known at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries for its production of lacquered and painted decorative items. Its name is often associated with a certain style – delicate miniature painting under lacquer, soft pastel or ochre colours, as well as scenes and pastoral motifs. Stowasser and the workshops in his circle produced various items, mainly boxes and cases (including snuffboxes and tobacco jars), decorative boxes, often made of papier-mâché or lacquered metal, which were popular among the European bourgeoisie and nobility. Comes as shown in pictures. Condition and size shown in photos. The item belongs to the’Antiques’ category; items may show signs of use, minor scratches, some dirt and texture changes caused by the natural ageing process. Thank you for looking! I look forward to hearing from you.