Cup and saucer c. 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century porcelain cup and saucer, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a delicate landscape scene painted in muted tones. The cup and saucer are decorated with gold trim, and the saucer features a delicate floral motif. The cup features a painted landscape scene with trees, water and a distant building. These types of decorative arts were popular in the 19th century and represent the tastes and styles of the time. The artwork is a fine example of the decorative arts of the 19th century.