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Pair of Candelabra Depicting Allegorical Figures of Liberty and Matrimony
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This pair of allegorical figures depicts the attributes of solitude and marriage as a shepherd and shepherdess adorned in richly patterned designs. Here “Liberty” (the shepherd), is accompanied by a dog and a bird that perches on his outstretched arm. In contrast “Matrimony” (the shepherdess) holds a birdcage in one hand and subtly directs the viewer’s gaze toward the sheep resting nearby with the other.
| Artist / Maker | Derby Porcelain Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1775 |
| Culture / Origin | England, London, Chelsea |
| Medium | soft-paste porcelain |
| Dimensions | Part 1: 31.1 x 25.7 x 15.6 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.); Part 2: 32.4 x 25.6 x 14.2 cm (12 3/4 x 10 1/16 x 5 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
the Chelsea-Derby period began in 1770, when William Duesbury, one of the owners of the Derby Factory, acquried the Chelsea factory, and lasted until he closed it in 1784. During these years the products of both factories bore the same mark. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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