The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Favorites

Monday, October 4, 2010

Jean-Étienne Liotard, Still Life: Tea Set, circa 1781–83

heidilea said...: I think this has become one of my favorites as well. :); October 4, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Cherylynn said...: That is gorgeous.; October 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Heather Carroll said...: It captures the pleasantness of afternoon tea I believe; October 4, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Jael said...: absolutely lovely; October 4, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Can't See Sheep said...: How charming!; October 5, 2010 at 12:23 AM
tinaM said...: Charming! But why are those cups turned upside down? Are they not used or used? And I was taught strictly as a child not to leave my teaspoon in the cup as that was a) vulgar and b) a sailor would meet his death at sea if I did!; October 6, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Lucy said...: the shape of a tea cup is inherently comforting is it not?; October 6, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Heather Carroll said...: It truly is comforting, even to non-tea drinkers I think!

I believe it is a piece capturing post tea time, which is unusual and probably what makes it so charming!; October 6, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Rebecca said...: Wow that's so pretty, wish i owned something like that :); November 2, 2010 at 4:41 AM