The Lovers

Description

Though closely related to the style of modeling developed at Meissen by Kaendler, this group was executed by his chief assistant, Eberlein. The intense colors of the figural decorations are characteristic of Meissen production before about 1750.

Provenance

Judge Irwin Untermyer, New York.

The Lovers

Meissen Porcelain Factory

c. 1740

Accession Number

1950.79

Medium

porcelain with enamel decoration

Dimensions

Overall: 15.3 x 15.3 cm (6 x 6 in.)

Classification

Ceramic

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Judge Irwin Untermyer