Pair Of German Porcelain Dishes 19th

Pair of 19th century German porcelain dishes in the style of the 18th century. Square in shape, they are decorated with finely painted animated country scenes. One represents a couple at work: the man draws water and the woman who has recovered a full bucket pours the contents into a stone trough in order to water her sheep which are waiting in the back under the supervision of 'a dog. The other depicts a very different scene: we are also in the middle of nature but the characters are not at work but on a walk: a young woman holding a parasol is walking accompanied by a young man and a small pet dog. ; at the back is a tower that is probably part of a castle. The painter wanted to show the contrast between 2 very different worlds although located in similar frameworks: on the one hand work, on the other idleness. The landscape and the characters are very well described and the colors used well chosen and harmonious. At the 4 corners of each dish, floral motifs beautifully frame the scenes and highlight them. Marked on the reverse. 20.5 x 20.5cm. Good condition.