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Allegorical Figure of "America"

Allegorical Figure of "America" by Alcora Ceramic Factory, Spanish, 1727 – 1858

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 ...

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