A Derby Landscape Kidney Shape Dish ‘In Italy’ 1810-25

Description

Heading :A Derby Landscape Kidney Shape Dish ‘In Italy’
Date : 1810-1825
Period : George III- George IV
Marks : Crown above crossed batons in red.
Origin : Derby. England
Colour : Blue and gilt border. Polychrome landscapes
Features : Central panel with a named rural scene ‘ In Italy’
Condition : Excellent. A little gilt loss on the rim
Restoration :None
Dimensions : 25.5 x 10.0 cms
Weight : 511g

There is no doubt that the painter of this landscape has never seen Italy. No porcelain painter could possibly have afforded to take the ‘Grand Tour’. Glass engravers and porcelain artists alike took their inspiration from magazines and also books of designs.