Figure of a man
Figure
ca. 1840-1850 (made)
ca. 1840-1850 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Figure of a man and a woman, lead-glazed earthenware. They are standing, the woman to the left and slightly in front, a jug in her left hand and her right upheld; the man is turning a crank drawing up a barrel from a well with pink roofed shelter, to the right. Behind them a branched tree trunk decorated with applied flowers which are also strewn on the ground. Oval base with gilt line. No mark.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Figure of a man (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in colours and gilt |
| Brief description | Figure of a man and a woman, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire, ca. 1840-1850 |
| Physical description | Figure of a man and a woman, lead-glazed earthenware. They are standing, the woman to the left and slightly in front, a jug in her left hand and her right upheld; the man is turning a crank drawing up a barrel from a well with pink roofed shelter, to the right. Behind them a branched tree trunk decorated with applied flowers which are also strewn on the ground. Oval base with gilt line. No mark. |
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| Gallery label | Figure of a man
Probably made in Staffordshire, about 1840-50
Lead-glazed earthenware
C.436-1928 Given by Mr J.D. Kennedy through the National Art-Collections Fund(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr J. D. Kennedy through Art Fund |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.436-1928 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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