When was "Columbine and Pantaloon" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1736.

What medium is "Columbine and Pantaloon"?

Columbine and Pantaloon is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Columbine and Pantaloon" in the public domain?

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

Columbine and Pantaloon

Q: Who created "Columbine and Pantaloon"?

Columbine and Pantaloon was created by Johann Joachim Kändler|Meissen Manufactory|François Joullain|Jacques Callot in ca. 1736.

Johann Joachim Kändler|Meissen Manufactory|François Joullain|Jacques Callot

ca. 1736

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Meissen

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964

Accession Number

64.101.92

Tags

MenWomenFlowers

Art Historical Context

"Columbine and Pantaloon," crafted around 1736 by Johann Joachim Kändler for the renowned Meissen Manufactory exemplifies the golden age of European porcelain sculpture. This hard-paste porcelain figurine, standing just 6¼ inches tall, depicts the classic commedia dell'arte characters: the sprightly servant girl Columbine and the bumbling old merchant Pantaloon. Influences from engravers François Joullain and Jacquesot are evident in the dynamic poses and theatrical flair, capturing a moment of playful interaction adorned with delicate flowers. Meissen, based in Germany, pioneered hard-paste ...

Columbine and Pantaloon

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