Who created "Allegorical Bust of "America""?

Allegorical Bust of "America" was created by Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory, French, active by 1693 - 1766 in mid- 18th century.

When was "Allegorical Bust of "America"" created?

This artwork was created mid- 18th century.

Is "Allegorical Bust of "America"" in the public domain?

Yes, Allegorical Bust of "America" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Allegorical Bust of "America"

Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory, French, active by 1693 - 1766

mid- 18th century

Classification

ceramics

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Bequest of Erskine Hewitt

Accession Number

1938-57-379

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

### Allegorical Bust of "" Crafted by the esteemed Saint-Cloud Porcelainufactory in France, active from around 1693 to 1766, this mid-18th-century ceramic bust exemplifies the era's mastery of soft-paste porcelain. One of France's earliest porcelain producers, Saint- gained fame for its delicate, creamy-white figures and decorative wares, rivaling Chinese imports during the opulent Rococo period. This allegorical representation of "America" likely personifies the New World as a classical female figure, adorned with symbolic attributes evoking exoticism and colonial ambition—common motifs in E...

Allegorical Bust of "America"

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