The Impetuous Lover
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1743
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 15.9 x 19.1 x 14 cm (6 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsTrace of crossed swords in underglaze blue
Model no. 464
DescriptionMeissen group modelled by J. J. Kaendler, called "The Impetuous Lover", with the Lover on his knees before a seated lady who averts her face. Cupid, who is perched on the Lover's back, pulls his hair and holds a bow in his right hand. Behind these figures stands Harlequin, resplendent in chequered costume of lilac, yellow and black, laughing and mocking the Lover. The flat oval base has applied leaves and flowers, with a lamb seated behind the Lady.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.911
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1729-1731
Object number: G83.1.624
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1770
Object number: G98.6.16
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1741; decorated in the nineteenth or twentieth century
Object number: G83.1.942
Artist / Maker: Casa Pirota Workshop
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
