Two lovers

Figure Group
ca. 1840-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure group of two lovers, lead-glazed earthenware. They are standing, embracing. The lady wears a yellow hat with red feather, blue doice, buff flowered skirt and red shoes; the man wears a green jacket and white trousers, and holds up the pink umbrella with his right hand. Oval mound base with gilt line.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTwo lovers (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in colours and gilt
Brief description
Figure group of two lovers, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire, ca. 1840-1850
Physical description
Figure group of two lovers, lead-glazed earthenware. They are standing, embracing. The lady wears a yellow hat with red feather, blue doice, buff flowered skirt and red shoes; the man wears a green jacket and white trousers, and holds up the pink umbrella with his right hand. Oval mound base with gilt line.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
Two dots, in blue
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Group of two lovers
Made in Staffordshire, about 1840-50
Lead-glazed earthenware

C.419-1928 Given by Mr J.D. Kennedy through the National Art-Collections Fund
Credit line
Given by Mr J. D. Kennedy through Art Fund
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.419-1928

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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