Who created "Figure of Summer"?

Figure of Summer was created by Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory in c. 1770.

When was "Figure of Summer" created?

This artwork was created c. 1770.

What medium is "Figure of Summer"?

Figure of Summer is Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding.

Figure of Summer

Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory

c. 1770

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding

Dimensions

19.1 × 11.4 × 10.2 cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 4 in.)

Classification

ceramics

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

220630

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the opulent world of 18th-century European porcelain the *Figure of Summer* (c. 1770) from the Vienna Statecelain Manufactory captivates with its delicate charm. Crafted as a small-scale sculpture—measuring just 19.1 × 11.4 × 10.2 cm—this allegorical figure embodies the season's abundance, likely adorned with symbols of harvest and warmth, reflecting the Rococo era's love for graceful, personified motifs. Produced during the manufactory's imperial heyday under Habsburg patronage, it served as a luxurious table ornament for aristocratic homes. The technical mastery shines in its har...

Figure of Summer

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