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Big owl on screen
Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.
Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.
Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.
This ceramic tile tableau has a total size of 43.2x64.8 cm and consists of 24 tiles of 11x11 cm.
Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.
Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.
Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.
Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.
Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.
Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.
Ceramic tile murals are a unique way to bring art into your home. We make the finest quality art reproductions on ceramic tiles. All reproductions are handcrafted in our Amsterdam atelier and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Art tile tableau (mounted tiles)
This decorative tableau is ready to hang on your wall. We mount glossy ceramic tiles on painted MDF board. It comes complete with a hanging device, for quick and easy placement. The result is stunning.
Art tile mural (loose tiles)
Would you like this artwork in loose tiles? Our loose tiles have a beautiful Dura Satin (semi-gloss) finish and are scratch resistant. These tiles are suitable for interior use; as a kitchen backsplash, in the shower area, bathroom etc. Would you like another size? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile mural. Contact us for more information.
Watch the video to see the difference between glossy and Dura Satin tiles. For product specifications click here or scroll down.
About the original:
Jan Mankes (1889-1920), Big Owl on Screen 1913, Oil on Canvas, 31.5 x 46.5 cm, Collection Museum MORE.
Other work from Jan Mankes
Art reproductions on ceramic tile tableaus
We reproduce artworks on ceramic tiles using a modern technique which ensures beautiful vibrant colours. All tableaus are handcrafted and customized in our Amsterdam studio. Your tile tableau is delivered with a certificate of authenticity. We use the finest quality images and work in close cooperation with the museums and artists, to create the perfect reproduction for you. Would you like a different size, a unique design or your own photograph, image, painting or artwork? We can make to measure, customize, and create your own bespoke tile tableau. contact us for more information.
Product specifications
Glossy tiles
- Delivered mounted on MDF-board
- For interior decorative use
- This tableau is not suitable to hang above a cooker or behind a stove.
- Do not hang the tableau in direct sunlight or fading can occur over the years.
- You can clean your tile tableau with a new microfiber cloth and glassex.
Dura Satin tiles
- Delivered as loose tiles so you or your tiler can place them on the wall.
- Scratch resistant
- You may use any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tiles.
- Only use non-sanded grout.
- Each tile is numbered and a print of the image with a numbered tile grid and instructions for installation are included.
- You can clean your tile tableau with a new microfiber cloth and glassex.
- Dura Satin tiles are available in the following sizes: 10.8 x 10.8 cm / 15.4 x 15.4 cm / 20 x 20 cm / 30 x 30 cm
- Not recommended for floor, countertop or exterior applications.
- Not suitable to mount directly above a cooker or behind a stove.
- Do not place the tiles in direct sunlight or fading can occur over the years.
About the original artwork
Big owl on screen
Jan Mankes was born in 1889 in a Dutch village called Meppel. In 1904 the family moved to Delft and he started taking lessons at the Art Academy in The Hague. In 1913 he married a Dutch pastor. A few years later, Jan became ill and they hoped that being surrounded by nature would do him good, so together they moved to the North of the Netherlands. Jan Mankes produced around 200 paintings, 100 drawings and 50 prints before dying of tuberculosis at the age of 30.
The subjects of his artworks ranged from self-portraits to landscapes and studies of birds and animals. His early works mostly consist of dark birds with dark tones. He later started painting lighter coloured animals. When he was working with white, he was able to acquire a pearly lustre because of his soft brush strokes. He studied and sketched his subjects, mostly birds and farm animals, until he knew them by heart. He painted his paintings by memory. In this way he captures the essence of the subject, instead of being focused on a realistic portrayal. His paintings are often described as a fairytale-like and dreamy depiction of nature.
In this oil painting, we see Jan's barn owl which he kept in his parents' living room (despite their initial protests). It was given to him by his friend and patron Pauwels, who was in the habit of providing him with all types of birds, particularly birds of prey. Jan let him know how much he admired the owl: 'A truly miraculous animal, in shape, hues and character'
The subjects of his artworks ranged from self-portraits to landscapes and studies of birds and animals. His early works mostly consist of dark birds with dark tones. He later started painting lighter coloured animals. When he was working with white, he was able to acquire a pearly lustre because of his soft brush strokes. He studied and sketched his subjects, mostly birds and farm animals, until he knew them by heart. He painted his paintings by memory. In this way he captures the essence of the subject, instead of being focused on a realistic portrayal. His paintings are often described as a fairytale-like and dreamy depiction of nature.
In this oil painting, we see Jan's barn owl which he kept in his parents' living room (despite their initial protests). It was given to him by his friend and patron Pauwels, who was in the habit of providing him with all types of birds, particularly birds of prey. Jan let him know how much he admired the owl: 'A truly miraculous animal, in shape, hues and character'