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Potter artist, Stoke on Trent
A skilled potter artist sits holding a plate in a Stoke on Trent pottery workshop. He painted by hand the gold rim around each plate. Pottery believed to be Minton, but unsure Date: 1986
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1986 Craftsman Eighties Gilded Gilding Gilt Maker Mature Plates Porcelain Portraiture Potter Potteries Potters Skill Staffordshire Stoke Stoke On Trent Trent Workplace
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1. Title: A Master Potter at Work in Stoke-on-Trent, 1986 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional craftsmanship as a skilled potter artist, with a mature and thoughtful expression, holds a hand-painted gold-rimmed plate in a quintessential Stoke-on-Trent pottery workshop. The artist, dressed in an apron, is immersed in his creative process, surrounded by the tools of his trade and the warm, inviting atmosphere of his studio. 3. Background: Stoke-on-Trent, also known as The Potteries, is renowned for its rich history in ceramics production. This photograph, taken in 1986, showcases the artistry and dedication of a local potter as he adds intricate gold gilding to the rims of his porcelain plates. While the pottery can be associated with the famous Minton brand, this image does not depict a commercial setting but rather a personal studio. 4. Details: The artist's focused gaze and the delicate touch of his brush convey the dedication and skill required to create these exquisite pieces. The gold gilding, or gilt, adds an elegant and timeless touch to the plates, which are believed to be made of porcelain or china. This portrait of the artist in his workplace serves as a testament to the enduring craft of pottery in Stoke-on-Trent and the artisans who continue to preserve the tradition. 5. Keywords: 1980s, 80s, eighties, 1986, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke, Trent, Potteries, Potter, Potters, Studio, Skill, Craftsman, Artist, Porcelain, China, Plate, Plates, Portraiture, Mature, Male, Maker, Gilt, Gilding, Gilded, Workplace, Staffordshire.
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