Busts of a Man and Woman in Costume
| Title | Busts of a Man and Woman in Costume |
|---|---|
| Artist | Bow Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–76) London |
| Date | 1750–54 18th century |
| Medium | Soft-paste porcelain |
| Classification | sculpture |
| Origin | England England |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society through Mrs. John Bross, Mrs. Edward Byron Smith, Mrs. William Spencer and the Mrs. Burke Williamson and Eileen B. Campbell funds and purchased with funds provided by the Mrs. Harold T. Martin |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Busts of a Man and Woman in Costume” is a work by Bow Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–76) London, dated 1750–54. It is executed in soft-paste porcelain and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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