FRENCH SOLDIER AND MAIDEN

Creator(s): Popov Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Passageway to Icon Room

About this object

A porcelain representation of a flirtation. A french soldier and maiden are seated on a mound holding hands. Soldier wears a blue coat, yellow trousers and black cap and boots. Girl has a white flowered dress with a green jacket, and holds a fan to her chin. Ground is a mottled color.

Object name:: FRENCH SOLDIER AND MAIDEN
Made from:: Porcelain
Made in:: Gorbunovo, Russia
Date made:: 1810-1830
Size:: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 25.134
Class:: CERAMICS
Signature marks:: MARK monogram of Popov Factory, in blue underglaze, AP impressed, impress A for 1810-1830
Credit line:: Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973