Allegorical Figure of "America"
mid- 18th–early 19th century
Medium
ceramics
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde
Accession Number
1960-1-52
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Allegorical Figure of ""*, a captivating ceramic sculpture produced by Spain's renowned Alcora Ceramic Factory, active from 1727 to 1858. Crafted the mid-18th to early 19th century this piece exemplifies the factory's mastery of tin-glazed earthenware, technique that allowed for vibrant colors and intricate details mimicking fine porcelain. Alcora, located in the province of Castellón, was a hub of innovation during Spain's Bourbon era, blending local maiolica traditions with influences from Chinese and Meissen porcelain. Allegorical figures like this one were popular in European ...