Plate 1765 - 1780

This 9 3/4 inch plate was made by the Veuve Perrin Factory, and although undated, it can be situated within a history of ceramics shaped by industrialization and global trade. Note the delicate scene at the center, framed by a decorative cartouche with a couple in a landscape by the sea. Does this plate not subtly flaunt aspirations of leisure and refined taste? Remember, this was a time of stark social hierarchies, where access to such luxuries was largely determined by class. The plate isn't merely a functional object; it's a statement of identity, reflecting the consumer's desire for beauty, but also a symbol of social status. How does this piece negotiate traditional representations of luxury with the emerging bourgeois values of the time? The intricate floral border contrasts with the central scene, inviting contemplation on the interplay between nature, culture, and commerce.