Cup and Saucer with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Manufacture nationale de Sèvres

Cup and Saucer with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin c. 1780

ceramic, porcelain, ink, inorganic-material

decorative element

egg art

3d printed part

jewellry advertising photography

war

product fashion photography

ceramic

jewelry design

porcelain

vessel

ink

product design photgrpaphy

stoneware

inorganic-material

ceramic

metallic object render

decorative-art

This cup and saucer set, created by the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in c. 1780, showcases a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, a prominent figure of the American Revolution. The set features a deep blue glaze and intricate gold detailing, typical of the Sèvres porcelain factory's high-quality craftsmanship. The cup and saucer are decorated with medallions containing the portraits, framed by a band of swirling rococo-style ornament, highlighting the French artistic influence during this period. This set exemplifies the influence of American culture on European art, especially during the Age of Enlightenment.