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Figure (Cow and milkmaid)
The Greek A factory (De Grieksche A)
1800-1860
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
The Greek A factory (De Grieksche A) (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Delft; South Holland; Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1964.0970
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0970
Object Name
Figure (Cow and milkmaid)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
The Greek A factory (De Grieksche A) (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Delft; South Holland; Netherlands; Europe
Date
1800-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "A/ I H" in blue
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
6.378 (H) x 4.035 (W) x 9.26 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.2 (H) x 10.25 (W) x 23.52 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: de Jonge, C. H. 1970 Delft Ceramics.
• Polychrome figure of a cow and milkmaid marked "AP" d. 1759- 82: p.135Catalogue: Bonhams (auction catalogue).
• Polychrome standing and recumbent pairs of cows: London, December 9, 2009, lots 69-70, Dutch Delft, c. 1760-70. (See Notes)Catalogue: Aronson, Dave & Aronson, Robert. 2004 Dutch Delftware: The Dr. Gunther Grethe Collection and other recent acquisitions.
• Similarly posed pair (mirror image): p. 145, no. 167, c. 1740-60, may predate Winterthur's.Book: Aronson, Robert, et al. 2023 Below the Glaze: Dated Delftware.
• Polychrome Delft pair of cows, one posed similarly to Winterthur's (but without milkmaid): p. 219, dated 1755. Necks and bellies encircled by flowers; mounted on low rectangular bases.