The Swing Teacup and Saucer

£55.00

Out of stock

The Swing fine bone china teacup and saucer designed in an exclusive collaboration with The Wallace Collection.

In homage to one of the museumā€™s most popular paintings, The Swing, by 18th century artist, Jean-HonorĆ© Fragonard, designer Melanie Roseveare has taken this historic imagery out of the prestigious gallery and into the home, where it can be enjoyed every day.

Painted in 1767, and notorious at the time for its naughtiness, The Swingā€™s heroine is a carefree young woman who, whilst being pushed on a swing, kicks off her shoe to give a fawning young admirer a teasing glimpse under her petticoats.

In true Melody Rose style, Melanie Roseveare has deconstructed the famous artwork and transferred the joie de vivre of its central character onto The Swing teacup and saucer.

The Swing by Jean-HonorƩ Fragonard
(1732 – 1806); Les hazards heureux de l’escarpolette (The Swing); France;Ā 1767 ā€“ 1768
Copyright: The Wallace Collection. Ā Image used with permission of The Wallace Collection

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The Swing fine bone china teacup and saucer designed in an exclusive collaboration with The Wallace Collection.

In homage to one of the museumā€™s most popular paintings, The Swing, by 18th century artist, Jean-HonorĆ© Fragonard, designer Melanie Roseveare has taken this historic imagery out of the prestigious gallery and into the home, where it can be enjoyed every day.

Painted in 1767, and notorious at the time for its naughtiness, The Swingā€™s heroine is a carefree young woman who, whilst being pushed on a swing, kicks off her shoe to give a fawning young admirer a teasing glimpse under her petticoats.

In true Melody Rose style, Melanie Roseveare has deconstructed the famous artwork and transferred the joie de vivre of its central character onto The Swing teacup and saucer.

Reflecting the Rococo flamboyance of the painting, the bone china cups and saucers have a fanciful style and decorative heritage shape, making them ideal for elegant afternoon tea parties or for simply elevating a favourite brew.

Exquisitely handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of English ceramics. Housing some of the finest examples of craftsmanship within its historic collections of Sevre porcelain, The Wallace Collection were drawn to Melody Roseā€™ high production values and ability to invigorate the traditional into something fresh and new, leading to this exciting partnership.

Fine bone china, gilded by hand with 22kt burnished gold details.

Perfect for use everyday though washing by hand will help prevent hand gilded gold trim fading over time.

dimensions:Ā 

Teacup dimensions = H6cm x W10cm
Saucer dimensions = W14cm

The Swing by Jean-HonorƩ Fragonard
(1732 – 1806); Les hazards heureux de l’escarpolette (The Swing); France;Ā 1767 ā€“ 1768
Copyright: The Wallace Collection. Ā Image used with permission of The Wallace Collection

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