Figure
ca. 1770-1784 (made)
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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.
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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 |
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Accession number | C.269-1951 |
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Record created | May 2, 2000 |
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