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The Age of Discourse

Artist (Canadian, 1954-)
CultureCanadian
OriginMontreal, Québec, Canada
Date1987
MediumPorcelain, coloured glazes, silver lustre
DimensionsOverall: 4.1 x 40 x 38.4 cm (1 5/8 x 15 3/4 x 15 1/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed in blue Mathieu ad.87; the title is written "The Age of Discourse" in blue with silver lustre on the base
DescriptionThree pictures superimposed: the first is a female nude presented crouching on the plate, her legs and arms are clearly visible on the blue rim. The second is a bucolic scene of a road winding into the distance, two trees, bright yellow sun, hills and sky with clouds. The third is a pair of hands outlined in bright red presented in a gesture of discourse. The plate rim has a cut edge, then there is a square frame around the country scene and finally a set of fine lines in blue on white. The centre sketch uses silver lustre.
Credit LineGift of Aaron Milrad in memory of Bella and Joseph Milrad
Object numberG99.6.52
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary Ceramics
Sub-classification
Canadian
Status
Not on view
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