Two children in Turkish costume
Medium
Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions
Height: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Porcelain
Culture
German, Höchst
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1950
Accession Number
50.211.218
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, Höchst porcelain manufactory in Germany, near Frankfurt, produced some of Europe's finest hard-paste porcelain figures,ing the delicate translucency of Chinese exports. This charming pair, *Two Children in Turkish Costume*, created around 1770, exemplifies the work of master modeler Johann Peter Melchior. Standing just 7 inches tall, these hard-paste porcelain figures showcase the Rococo style's playful elegance, with meticulously painted details in vibrant enamels that capture flowing robes, fezzes, and intricate patterns inspired by Ottoman fashion. The "Turquerie"...