Figure

ca. 1770-1784 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A female figure holding a tray in her left hand. Her right hand supports a pyramid of oranges on the tray. She is dressed in a pink dress with white sleeves and touches of gilding across the top of the bodice. This is partially covered by a blue and white striped overskirt, gathered at the right hip. The red shoes are decorated by a white flower on the front of the foot.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Figure of an orange seller in tin glazed earthenware, Niderviller (France) ca. 1770 - 1784.
Physical description
A female figure holding a tray in her left hand. Her right hand supports a pyramid of oranges on the tray. She is dressed in a pink dress with white sleeves and touches of gilding across the top of the bodice. This is partially covered by a blue and white striped overskirt, gathered at the right hip. The red shoes are decorated by a white flower on the front of the foot.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Stuart Gerald Davis
Collection
Accession number
C.269-1951

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Record createdMay 2, 2000
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