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Plate (Assiette)
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In an effort to remain competitive in the porcelain market, European porcelain factories borrowed motifs, designs, and techniques from one another. Though this plate was produced at the Sceaux porcelain factory, its painting of two putti lounging on a bank of clouds likely took inspiration from the work of François Boucher, who worked at the Vincennes-Sèvres factory in the mid-1700s.
| Artist / Maker | Sceaux Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1775 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | soft-paste porcelain with enamel decoration |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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