Cat was created by Whieldon type in ca. 1750.

When was "Cat" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1750.

What medium is "Cat"?

Cat is Lead-glazed earthenware.

Is "Cat" in the public domain?

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

Cat

Whieldon type

ca. 1750

Medium

Lead-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Height: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

British, Staffordshire

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Russell S. Carter, 1944

Accession Number

44.39.45

Tags

Cats

Art Historical Context

This charming "Cat" figure, created around 1750 in the Whieldon type, exemplifies the vibrant world of Staffordshire pottery during Britain's Georgian era. Attributed to the style of master potter Thomas Whieldon who pioneered colorful lead-glazed earthenware his Fenton factory, this 5¼-inch-tall sculpture the playful spirit of mid-18th-century decorative arts. Staffordshire potters like Whieldon produced affordable, mass-manufactured figures for middle-class homes, blending whimsy with technical innovation. medium—lead-glazed earthen—is key to its appeal. The lead glaze creates a glossy, mo...

About the Artist

Whieldon type

**Whieldon Type: Pioneers of Colorful Staffordshire Earthenware** Whieldon type pottery represents the work of anonymous Staffordshire potters active in Britain during the mid-18th century, roughly 1740–1770, who produced innovative lead-glazed earthenwares that brought vibrant color and whimsy to everyday tableware and ornaments. Emerging from the fertile pottery district of Staffordshire, these...

Cat

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