Figurine

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.16

Description

Figure of shepherdess: flat-crowned broad-brimmed, pale yellow hat, atop long flowing dark brown hair; eyes and brows brown; dress, with 3/4 sleeves, darkish green at top (overglaze enamel), with broad white gold-trimmed collar, long white skirt with pink shading, gathered at waist and there decorated with small purple and green floral sprigs and reddish-orange dots (overglaze enamel); white hose; reddish-orange low shoes (overglaze enamel); left arm carries yellow basket containing dead hare, head down; left foot placed above right on rustic base; figure leans against stump; bocage green and brown, with rough-modelled floral clumps; base oval at bottom and glazed yellow.

Artwork Details

Medium

Porcelain (bone-ash hybrid)

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: , 1768 - 1833 Date made: r. 1768 - 1833

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-9/16 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 9/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (29.4 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm)

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.63.18 - Figurine - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

WithSS.63.18

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Nieces' Bedroom