Harlequin
Manufacturer
Kloster-Veilsdorf Porcelain Factory
(German, 1760 - 1795)
Modeler
Wenzel Neu
(German, 1708 - 1774)
CultureGerman
OriginKloster-Veilsdorf, Thuringia, Germany
Datec.1764-1765
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 14.9 x 8 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionKloster-Veilsdorf Harlequin standing on an oval white base, leaning against a tree stump support, and is inclining his body forward. His left foot is extended and his right hand is holding a sealed letter cupped behind his ear. In his left hand is a cream-coloured slouch hat half covering his brown sword attached to his belt. There is a black mask covering his head and entire face and he is wearing a classical Harlequin costume of triangle design in yellow, purple, blue, green, brown and white, with iron-red shoes with white buckles.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.893
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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