America, from The four continents
(c. 1770)
Medium
porcelain (soft-paste)
Measurements
23.1 × 11.1 × 10.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Colin Templeton Collection. Gift of Mrs Colin Templeton, 1942
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Derby, England
Accession Number
382.3-D4
Department
International Decorative Arts
Physical description
One of set of four cherub/child figures symbolising the four continents. America: Native American depicted with red skin dressed in feathers and carrying bow and quiver of arrows. At his feet is an alligator.