Who created "Isabella"?

Isabella was created by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Franz Anton Bustelli in ca. 1758.

When was "Isabella" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1758.

What medium is "Isabella"?

Isabella is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Isabella" in the public domain?

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

Isabella

Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Franz Anton Bustelli

ca. 1758

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Neudeck-Nymphenburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

Accession Number

1974.356.527

Tags

Queens

Art Historical Context

**Isabella**, crafted around 1758 by the renowned Franz Anton Bustelli at theymphenburg Porcelainufactory in Bavaria, the golden age of German porcelain artistry. This delicate hard-paste porcelain figure, standing just 7½ inches tall, captures the elegance of a queen—likely inspired by historical royalty, as suggested by its thematic tags. Bustelli, the manufactory's star sculptor from 1754 until his death in 176, transformed ceramics into lifelike sculptures, blending technical mastery with playful Rococo flair. Hard-paste porcelain, fired at high temperatures for exceptional durability and...

Isabella

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