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Peasant Woman
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The official Saxon porcelain factory at Meissen not only introduced the manufacture of true, hard-paste porcelain to Europe but also popularized the creation of small porcelain sculptures to be used primarily as dining table decorations. Realistic subjects based on contemporary life were introduced in the 1740s. J. J. Kaendler was the most famous of several modelers who worked at the Meissen factory.
| Artist / Maker | Meissen Porcelain Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | 1740–1750 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, 18th century |
| Medium | porcelain with enamel decoration |
| Dimensions | Overall: 17.2 x 10.1 x 6.8 cm (6 3/4 x 4 x 2 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
the first and for half a century the best in Europe. It set a high standard which was emulated everywhere, even in China. Founded in 1710 as the Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufacture by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, at Meissen, near Dresden. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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