Large Earthenware vessels in the pantry of 17th Century Country House Erddig, Wales. During the late 18th and 19th Century 10 servants portraits were commissioned, and still remain intact in the servants quarters of the house, these were rare and showed a great respect and mutual loyalty between the servant and family. The servants quarters have a wonderful feel, a happy place - filled with bold colour and bountiful with everyday objects - from copper pans, and jam jars filled with preserves to their bread and cheese making implements in the pantry. I felt that these vessels represented this rich life, the tapestry of the place. Oil and gesso on board in antique frame. 64.5 x 88.5 cm (84 x 108 cm including frame) Find this work at Ffin Y Parc Gallery, Llanrwst, Wales until August 30th 2014.