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Painting on porcelain

Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-175265

Description

Small oval painting of Madonna and child on porcelain. The Madonna is wearing a green shawl with red rectangular geometric pattern and red sleeve. The Child's bare legs are exposed and is wearing a yellow cloth. Next to the Child is a cherub. Carved leaf scroll frame with gold paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paintings (visual works)
porcelain
wood (plant material)
Painting

Inscription

"Firenze" (Firenze is surmounted by a fleur de lis mark)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P319

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 11/16 x 4 3/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.742

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