As practised by Mr. Solon, undoubtedlyits greatest exponent, the pdie-sur-pdte decoration has con-sisted essentially in the painting of figure-subjects andcharming ornamental designs in white slip on a colouredporcelain ground of green, blue, dark grey, or black. Onthese coloured porcelain grounds… … PLATE XXXIII.—SEVRES VASE WITH PAINTINGS HARD-PASTE PORCELAINS OF FRANCE. 213 wet brush, the most delicate gradations of tint can beobtained from the brilliant white of the slip to the full depthof the ground. The only limitation to this process is thatthe colour effects are all fired at the…
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