Tableaus with Constellations (tableaus met sterrenbeelden – 29 pieces)

About this artwork.

The subject of the mosaics in these streets are the signs of the zodiac, complemented by a few additional concepts.

In the post-war period, ceramicist Anno Smith created hundreds of porch and facade pieces for the city of Groningen, intended for residential complexes, schools, shops and factories, among other things – it’s not for nothing that Smith is known as the 'greatest decorator'. 

Smith mainly depicted everyday objects and scenes: fish, flowers, playing children and working craftspeople. By decorating the severe, strict and uniform architecture that is so typical of the post-war period with individually designed pieces, each building was afforded an identity of its own; an identity that also immediately marks these pieces as Smith’s. His clients also wanted cheerful performances that had to be understandable for the residents.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Anno Smith

• District
  Rivierenbuurt & Herewegbuurt

• Art type
  Art in / on a building, Tableau

• Material
  Glazed terracotta