Milkmaid and cow with a dog 1745 - 1765

This Whieldon type ceramic sculpture, titled "Milkmaid and cow with a dog," depicts a scene of rural life. Created between 1745 and 1765, the piece features a milkmaid, a cow, a dog, and a sunflower in a vibrant palette of greens, blues, and yellows. The stylized forms and the decorative elements, such as the pierced base, are characteristic of Whieldon ware. The sculpture, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the aesthetics and themes popular in 18th-century English ceramics.