Who created "Putto as Mars (one of three figures)"?

Putto as Mars (one of three figures) was created by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Franz Anton Bustelli in ca. 1770.

When was "Putto as Mars (one of three figures)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1770.

What medium is "Putto as Mars (one of three figures)"?

Putto as Mars (one of three figures) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Putto as Mars (one of three figures)" in the public domain?

Yes, Putto as Mars (one of three figures) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Putto as Mars (one of three figures)

Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Franz Anton Bustelli

ca. 1770

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, 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

1974.356.529

Tags

PuttiMars

Art Historical Context

This delightful hard-paste porcelain figure,Putto as Mars (one of three figures)*, was crafted around 1770 at the renowned Nymphenburg Por Manufactory in Germany with modeling attributed to the masterful Franz Anton Bustelli. Standing just 4¼ inches tall, it captures a chubby putto—a playful, winged child from Renaissance and Baroque traditions—disguised as Mars, the Roman god of. The mischievous cherub brandishes a spear and shield, blending innocent whimsy with mythological grandeur, a hallmark of Rococo porcelain's elegant fantasy. Nymphenburg, a leading European center for porcelain produ...

Putto as Mars (one of three figures)

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