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Octar Copson Painted Fruit

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Factory	Royal Worcester
Date made	1880
Material	Bone China
Factory Mark	Standard mark with letter code
Mark Type	printed
Clay marks	impressed ribbon mar
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Label	It is believed that this plaque was ordered by a local farmer to commemorate the introduction of the Pershore Variety of plum in 1880. The artist Octar Copson, who left Royal Worcester's employ soon after this, was the first to paint in this celebrated Worcester Fruit painting style, depicting life size, realistic and tactile fruit with all its natural imperfections. This style of painting can also be seen in late Victorian water colours.
Description	Large circular dish painted with pear and plums on a mossy background.
Provenance	From the Works Museum Collection
Diameter	15 1/2 inches
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Painter name	Octar H. Copson
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Museum No	2976

Octar Copson Painted Fruit