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Additional Image:

This subsidiary print of a couple observed by a youg girl is inspired by Boucher's engraving of Autumn after Watteau.  It is also found on enamels and Worcester porcelain.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Genre Scenes
Date
1755-1756
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.60 in (21.84 cm)
Maker
Bow

Description:

This Bow mug is printed in red enamel with a scene known as The Letter, showing a gentleman and a lady in conversation.  He points to a letter that he is holding.  The rim of the mug has a painted loop and trefoil border.  The foot rim is painted with an arabesque border.
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