Figure

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure in porcelain painted in colours and gilded. A boy, barelegged, stands beside a tree-stump on a round base with a border of gilt rococo scrollwork. He is dressed in a dark blue coat with gilt facings, a light blue waistcoat and yellow knee-breeches. He supports a dog on his right knee which is slightly raised.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in colours and gilded
Brief description
Figure in porcelain painted in colours and gilded, Derby Porcelain factory, Derby, early 19th century
Physical description
Figure in porcelain painted in colours and gilded. A boy, barelegged, stands beside a tree-stump on a round base with a border of gilt rococo scrollwork. He is dressed in a dark blue coat with gilt facings, a light blue waistcoat and yellow knee-breeches. He supports a dog on his right knee which is slightly raised.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.8cm
  • Base diameter: 5.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'No 57 5 Siz' (Incised)
  • '67' (In blue)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Captain H. B. Murray
Object history
One of a pair with C.2591-1910, known as the 'French shepherds'.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.2592-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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