Who created "Boy with Monkey"?

Boy with Monkey was created by Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory in ca. 1755–59.

When was "Boy with Monkey" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1755–59.

What medium is "Boy with Monkey"?

Boy with Monkey is Soft-paste porcelain.

Is "Boy with Monkey" in the public domain?

Yes, Boy with Monkey is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Boy with Monkey

Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1755–59

Medium

Soft-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Italian, Naples (Capodimonte)

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

Accession Number

1982.60.284

Tags

BoysMonkeys

Art Historical Context

This delightful figurine, *Boy with Monkey*, crafted the renowned Capodimonte Por Manufactory in Naples around 1755–59, exemplifies the golden age of Italian soft-paste porcelain. Standing just 3 7/16 inches tall, it captures a playful moment between a young boy and his companion, reflecting the Rococo era's love for whimsical, everyday scenes. Produced during the factory's peak under King Charles of Bourbon, who founded it in 1743 to rival Meissen and Sèvres, these small sculptures were prized as luxurious table ornaments for Europe's elite. Capodimonte's soft-paste porcelain—a delicate, tra...

Boy with Monkey

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