Cup from a tea service for twelve, 1807-1808
Hardpaste porcelain, giltexpand_more
The Groves Foundation Fundexpand_more 81.101.8
Not on Viewexpand_more
This cup and saucer is from a tea service for twelve (the rest is on view in Gallery 310) that was a diplomatic gift from the Emperor Napoleon to Prince William of Prussia in September, 1808. This richly-decorated service is an excellent example of of porcelain meant to impress another head of state. To achieve such quality, Sèvres employed top animal painter Caron from 1792-1815. The paintings on the service (including the bird shown here), based in part on Jean de la Fontaine's Fables, are considered among his highest achievements.
Details
- Title
- Cup from a tea service for twelve
- Artist Life
- French, 1774–1831
- Role
- Decorator
- Accession Number
- 81.101.8
- Curator Approved
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