Limoges Hand Painted Plate Sevres Style Portrait Woman withWedding Ring Pink Pansy

  
The execution of the composition is undeniably awe-inspiring and showcases the artist's profound talent with a brush. The special attention given to color, shading, and movement is undeniable.

The Neoclassical portrait depicts a breathtaking woman lounging on a leopard skin blanket with a magenta, silk pillow under her head. She is portrayed in a classical Greco-Roman background and surrounded by white marble.

The beauty dons a gossamer gown with a blue sash and is toying with an engagement ring on her finger. Her closed eyes denote apprehensive joy. The artist captured this moment of silent contemplation with realism. A blush pink ground also surrounds this center portrait. The plate is also decorated with hand-painted purple pansies and pink hearts around the edge.

Pansies are traditionally seen as symbols of love, compassion, remembrance, and nostalgia. In Victorian floriography, pansies often represented forbidden love between clandestine lovers.

With this symbolism in mind, the woman is considering marrying her secret paramour. Excellent, preowned condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Marked on the back, LIMOGES FRANCE.

Blank was possibly by Tressemann &Vogt or Bernardaud. Please reach out with any questions or reasonable offers.