Child dressed as Harlequin
Manufacturer
Derby Porcelain Factory
(English, 1755 - 1811)
Manufacturer
William Duesbury I
(English, 1725-1786)
CultureEnglish
OriginDerby, Derbyshire, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1765-1770
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Derby Harlequin of a child in Harlequin costume, attired in a white hat with pointed crown, white neck ruff, belt and trim down front of jacket. The jacket and pants are painted in green, yellow, orange and a dark purple-brown in typical Harlequin chequered pattern. A white tree stump with blue floral and green leaf bocage supports the figure on a simple rococo base, which is picked out in gilt.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.865
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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