Figure Group
ca. 1840-1850 (made)
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Figure group of a man and woman, lead-glazed earthenware. The man is seated to the left and wears a white coat and breeches (pink below the knees) and pink cloak, and hat with cockade and pink and blue feathers; the dog (painted with patches of reddish brown) is jumping up from the left, its forelegs on the man's knees. The woman is standing, wearing a white bodice, green and yellow shawl and flowered skirt, a violin hanging from her waist. Between them a red and yellow drum (?). Oval base with gilt line. No mark.
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Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in colours and gilt |
Brief description | Figure group of a man and woman, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire, ca. 1840-1850 |
Physical description | Figure group of a man and woman, lead-glazed earthenware. The man is seated to the left and wears a white coat and breeches (pink below the knees) and pink cloak, and hat with cockade and pink and blue feathers; the dog (painted with patches of reddish brown) is jumping up from the left, its forelegs on the man's knees. The woman is standing, wearing a white bodice, green and yellow shawl and flowered skirt, a violin hanging from her waist. Between them a red and yellow drum (?). Oval base with gilt line. No mark. |
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Gallery label | Group, a man and woman
Made in Staffordshire, about 1840-50
Lead-glazed earthenware
C438-1928 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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Accession number | C.438-1928 |
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Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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