{"product_id":"pietre-dure-of-the-morning-bath","title":"Pietre Dure of The Morning Bath","description":"This incredible Italian \u003cem\u003epietre dure\u003c\/em\u003e is made up of a show-stopping variety of hardstones, creating a magnificent narrative scene. The hardstones recreate the composition of a popular painting by Benjamin Vautier entitled \u003cem\u003eThe Morning Bath\u003c\/em\u003e. Vautier's painting was reproduced in several print materials, but no other reproductions match the astounding meticulous details of this breathtaking \u003cem\u003epietre dure\u003c\/em\u003e. Rendered in polished hardstones and marble, this plaque captures the charming scene of early morning bath time as a baby stands wobbly in a wooden tub. The scene is emblematic of the charming genre scenes favored by Italian \u003cem\u003epietre dure\u003c\/em\u003e artisans.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The art of \u003cem\u003epietre dure\u003c\/em\u003e developed from the ancient art of opus sectile, where materials were cut and inlaid into walls and floors to form a decorative pattern. The meticulous technique requires that fine marble specimens and stones be carefully and artfully inlaid into a stone base. The method was both expensive and time-consuming, requiring not only precious materials but also highly skilled craftsmen. As a result, true marble and stone \u003cem\u003epietre dure\u003c\/em\u003e works such as this are very rare and highly collectible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plaque: 11 5\/8\" high by 15 5\/8\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 1\/4\" high by 24\" wide by 2 1\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805285810498,"sku":null,"price":39850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-6722_1.png?v=1768407400","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/es\/products\/pietre-dure-of-the-morning-bath","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}