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Model of a Child's Head
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Paul Heerman
(German, 1673 - 1732)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1711
MediumRed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 14 x 15.2 cm (5 1/2 x 6 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBöttger stoneware bust of a child, its head turned slightly to sinister. Its brow is incised with sparse curls, and is modelled after François du Quesnoy (1597-1643).
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.568
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752-1753
Object number: G13.12.8a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1732-1733
Object number: G08.1.1
