Who created "Albert von Sachsen-Teschen"?

Albert von Sachsen-Teschen was created by Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in ca. 1775.

When was "Albert von Sachsen-Teschen" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1775.

What medium is "Albert von Sachsen-Teschen"?

Albert von Sachsen-Teschen is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Albert von Sachsen-Teschen" in the public domain?

Yes, Albert von Sachsen-Teschen is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Albert von Sachsen-Teschen

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1775

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Overall: 5 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (14.3 x 12.1 x 2.9 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Austrian, Vienna

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund, 2009

Accession Number

2009.427.2

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite hard-paste porcelain plaque, titled *Albert von Sachsen-Tchen*, was crafted around 1775 by the prestigious Imperial Porcelain Manuf in Vienna, Austria. just 5⅝ × 4¾ × 1⅛ inches, it captures a refined profile portrait of Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen (1738–1822), a prominent Enlightenment patron of the arts and founder of Vienna's renowned Albertina museum. The delicate, intimate scale suggests it was designed as a collector's piece or personal tribute, showcasing the era's fascination with classical cameos and medallions. Vienna's Imperial Manufactory, established under Habsburg ...

About the Artist

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory ( ) · 1744 –1864

Vienna, 1744–1864

Albert von Sachsen-Teschen

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