Dog was created by Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory in late 19th–early 20th century.

When was "Dog" created?

This artwork was created late 19th–early 20th century.

Is "Dog" in the public domain?

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

Dog

Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Soft-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Overall: 2 5/8 × 2 in. (6.7 × 5.1 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

British, Chelsea

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964

Accession Number

64.101.527a, b

Tags

Dogs

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this petite porcelain figurine titled *Dog* captures the whimsical charm of British craftsmanship from the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory the late 19th to early 20th century Measuring just 2 5/8 × 2 inches (6.7 × 5.1 cm), the soft-paste porcelain sculpture depicts a loyal canine companion, a popular motif in Victorian-era decorative objects that reflected growing affection for pets among the middle and upper classes. Chelsea Porcelain, rooted in Britain's 18th-century quest to rival Chinese hard-paste imports, perfected...

About the Artist

Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory · 1744–1784

**Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory** The Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory, Britain's pioneering porcelain enterprise, was founded around 1743 in Chelsea, London, by two Huguenot silversmiths: Nicholas Sprimont from Liège and Charles Gouyn. Sprimont, trained in Paris as a goldsmith before immigrating to England, brought his expertise in luxury metalwork to the venture, while Gouyn handled early sales th...

Dog

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