Harlequin and Columbine surprised by Pierrot
Tile
ca. 1765- ca. 1775 (made)
ca. 1765- ca. 1775 (made)
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Tin-glazed earthenware tile, transfer-printed in black with the subject of Pierrot suprising Harlequin in the act of making love to Columbine, who sits beside a work-table in a grden. Border of rococo scrolls.
Object details
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| Title | Harlequin and Columbine surprised by Pierrot (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration |
| Brief description | Delftware. Tile depicting Harlequin and Columbine surprised by Pierrot, tin-glazed earthenware, printed by Sadler and Green, Liverpool, ca.1765-ca.1775. |
| Physical description | Tin-glazed earthenware tile, transfer-printed in black with the subject of Pierrot suprising Harlequin in the act of making love to Columbine, who sits beside a work-table in a grden. Border of rococo scrolls. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber, 1885. Purchased by her from Emerson Norman, Norwich, 1872. |
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| Accession number | 414:840-1885 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2000 |
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