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Oval Plaque with Scene of Smoking Man
German (Ansbach)
about 1760–65
Medium/Technique
Glazed earthenware, colored enamels
Dimensions
Overall: 21.9 x 18.4 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number1983.73
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionScene of smoking gentleman, studying tankard while leaning back in green chair holding a long pipe in right hand, tankard on left knee balanced by left wrist; wearing blue/yellow hat, long purple with yellow interior robe, white chemise, green breeches; part column and drape on right; right elbow leaning on cabinet; trees in background, gilt edging small floral chain design around inside molding; gilt floral chain design outside of molding. 2 holes for hanging top, right one broken. Mark: C(?).
Marks
C.
Provenance1968, Blumka Gallery, New York; April 11, 1968, sold by Blumka to R. Thornton Wilson (b. 1886 - d. 1977), New York; 1983, bequest of R. Thornton Wilson to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1983)