Tray for a Tea Service 1768

This porcelain tray, produced by the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in 1768, is a prime example of French decorative arts. The tray's design features an oval landscape scene painted in delicate colors and framed by a repeating pattern of gold and blue dots. The elegant, hand-painted design and intricate decoration demonstrate the high artistic standards of the Sèvres factory, which was renowned for its fine porcelain and skilled artisans. The tray, which is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the 18th century.