Curriculum Materials: Amazing Animals in Art



Teacups

Image 8

Christophe-Ferdinand Caron
French, Sevres
Teacups with scenes from "The Fox and the Stork"
1807-8
Hard-paste porcelain and gilt
H. 4 3/16 inches, W. 4 1/4 inches
Gift of the Groves Foundation, 81.101.13 and 81.101.16


Teacups
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Caron has portrayed the fox and stork with picturesque charm, providing rich adornment to this luxury tea service. Illustrating a popular FABLE, he imbues the animals with personality and amuses us with their human behavior.



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