Nevers French Revolution Period Late 18th Cty , Frigate "le Vengeur"
Artist: Ateliers Nivernais
FRENCH FAÏENCE
French Revolution era
Plate depicting in profile the famous French ship, the Frigate "Le Vengeur", illustrating an episode of a famous battle between France and England in 1794.
Our model shows the boat in profile flying a red, white, and blue flag with a black cross. Some examples in Nevers faïence bear the initials RF for "République Française," and/or others a star in the sky. (please check last photo)
The "three-masted" ship is depicted in a schematic and funny way by the layering of three sails, while its cannon(s) are still smoking from a recent and heroic battle !
Diameter: 23 cm
Condition: a few tiny chips on the rim, no cracks or restoration, very beautiful bright colors, and a very glossy enamel coating.
* Please check my previous listings the plate sold on the same subject...
https://www.proantic.com/880055-assiette-nevers-revolutionnaire-xviiie-bataill-navale-le-vengeur.html
* Similar examples in the collections of the Art and History Museums of Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, and the History Museum of Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
History:
"Le ‘Vengeur du Peuple’ or ‘Marseillois’ was a French warship in service from 1766 to 1794.
A third-rate ship of the line, it carried 74 guns on two decks. It was launched during the period of patriotic resurgence following the defeats in the Seven Years' War. It participated in the American War of Independence, but it is best known for its loss at the Battle of Prairial in 1794, under circumstances glorified by revolutionary propaganda."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Vengeur_du_Peuple
French Revolution era
Plate depicting in profile the famous French ship, the Frigate "Le Vengeur", illustrating an episode of a famous battle between France and England in 1794.
Our model shows the boat in profile flying a red, white, and blue flag with a black cross. Some examples in Nevers faïence bear the initials RF for "République Française," and/or others a star in the sky. (please check last photo)
The "three-masted" ship is depicted in a schematic and funny way by the layering of three sails, while its cannon(s) are still smoking from a recent and heroic battle !
Diameter: 23 cm
Condition: a few tiny chips on the rim, no cracks or restoration, very beautiful bright colors, and a very glossy enamel coating.
* Please check my previous listings the plate sold on the same subject...
https://www.proantic.com/880055-assiette-nevers-revolutionnaire-xviiie-bataill-navale-le-vengeur.html
* Similar examples in the collections of the Art and History Museums of Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, and the History Museum of Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
History:
"Le ‘Vengeur du Peuple’ or ‘Marseillois’ was a French warship in service from 1766 to 1794.
A third-rate ship of the line, it carried 74 guns on two decks. It was launched during the period of patriotic resurgence following the defeats in the Seven Years' War. It participated in the American War of Independence, but it is best known for its loss at the Battle of Prairial in 1794, under circumstances glorified by revolutionary propaganda."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Vengeur_du_Peuple
650 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Earthenware
Diameter: 23 cm
Reference (ID): 1651948
Availability: In stock
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