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Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c. 1820 (porcelain)
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Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c. 1820 (porcelain)
2647450 Porter Mug with an industrial scene depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby, c.1820 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); height: 13 diam: 13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Two painted scenes in rectangular frames around body,
illustrating the factory yard of the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118810
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Acanthus Ceramics Chimney Chimney Outside Chimneys Commemoration Commemorative Cornucopia Dragon Factories Foundry Gilded Heads Industrialisation Iron Ironworks Neoclassical Peel Porcelain Porter Scroll Scrolls Soho Swans Williams Works Yard Britisch Britisch Millwrights
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This print showcases a Porter Mug adorned with a mesmerizing industrial scene, depicting the Soho Foundry of Peel and Williams millwrights in Manchester, Derby. Created around 1820, this porcelain masterpiece was crafted by the English School of the 19th century and is currently housed at the prestigious Manchester Art Gallery in the United Kingdom. The mug features two intricately painted scenes within rectangular frames that beautifully illustrate the bustling factory yard of Soho Foundry. The attention to detail is remarkable, capturing every element from chimneys billowing smoke to acanthus scrolls and even a dragon motif. The neoclassical design elements add an air of elegance to this commemorative piece. Measuring 13 cm in height and diameter, this Porter Mug serves as both a functional vessel for enjoying your favorite beverage and as a work of art that pays homage to Manchester's rich industrial heritage. Its gilded head border adds an extra touch of sophistication while swans gracefully swim amidst cornucopia scrolls. With its depiction of ironworks and ceramics factories, this artwork symbolizes the era's rapid industrialization and highlights the significance of millwrights like Peel and Williams in shaping Manchester's history. It stands as a testament to their contributions to society during that time. Overall, this stunning Porter Mug print captures not only historical importance but also artistic beauty through its intricate details and thoughtful composition.
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