Who created "The Cravat"?

The Cravat was created by Giuseppe Gricci|Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory in ca. 1750–55.

When was "The Cravat" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1750–55.

What medium is "The Cravat"?

The Cravat is Soft-paste porcelain.

Is "The Cravat" in the public domain?

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

The Cravat

Giuseppe Gricci|Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1750–55

Medium

Soft-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): H. 8 7/16 x W. 6 7/8 x D. 4 1/8 in. (21.4 x 17.5 x 10.5 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1983

Accession Number

1983.488.4

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Art Historical Context

"The Cravat" is a delightful soft-paste porcelain sculpture created around 1750–55 by Giuseppe Gricci at the renowned Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory in Naples, Italy. Measuring about 8½ inches high, this intimate piece belongs to the European Rococo tradition, where porcelain artists crafted whimsical figures and groups for aristocratic homes. Gricci, a master modeller at Capodimonte, was celebrated for his lively depictions of everyday elegance, often infusing his works with theatrical flair reflective of Neapolitan culture. Soft-paste porcelain, the medium here, was a prized European inn...

About the Artist

Giuseppe Gricci|Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory (Italian|Italian) · 1695 |1740 –1775 |1759

Italian, ca. 1700–1770|Italian, 1740/43–1759

The Cravat

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