Title
Plate showing balloon over the Nevers bridge
Caption
Plate - Nevers
Medallion with a Charles and Robert style balloon flying over a bridge (probably the Nevers bridge) topped by a calvary.
Faience, curved edging (diam. 23 cm)
18th century
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
The Nevers bridge and the aerostats were amongst the most interesting design subjects for faience commissions in Nevres toxwards the end of the eighteenth century. The design on this plate brings together these two subjects, complete with an elaborate ensemble of radiant branches. During this period of time the Nevers faiences were transported and distributed by water channels, thanks to the famous bargemen of the Loire.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_043
License type
Rights managed
Available size
67,1Mb (3,2Mb) / 16,5in x 15,8in / 4961 x 4730 (300dpi)