Large Earthenware Plate Decorated with Military Drum – In the Style of Nevers

Large Earthenware Plate Decorated with a Military Drum – In the Style of Nevers – 19th Century. Charming large hollow plate made of antique earthenware, with a wavy and slightly scalloped edge, featuring a hand-painted polychrome decoration depicting a military drummer in uniform. The figure, wearing a tall plume and dressed in a blue coat with golden epaulettes, is shown standing, playing the drum in a pastoral landscape adorned with stylized trees. The decoration, treated in a palette of cobalt blue, ochre yellow, brown, and black, evokes the popular French earthenware productions of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly those from Nevers. The rim of the plate is highlighted with several circular blue lines and an ochre and brown decorative frieze. The reverse features a molded design with twisted ribs and an unglazed circular foot at its base. A beautiful piece of decorative earthenware, particularly interesting for its military subject and popular character. Characteristics: Origin: France, in the style of Nevers earthenware. Period: 19th century. Material: glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration. Decoration: military figure playing the drum. Diameter: 39 cm. Condition: antique condition with signs of use, chips, and small visible flakes around the edge.