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Title

Seated shepherdess with lamb, model

circa 1770

Artist

Höchst

Germany

1750 – 1796

Alternate image of Seated shepherdess with lamb, model by Höchst
Alternate image of Seated shepherdess with lamb, model by Höchst
Alternate image of Seated shepherdess with lamb, model by Höchst

  • Details

    Date
    circa 1770
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    hard-paste porcelain
    Dimensions
    15.7 x 14.0 x 9.8 cm
    Credit
    On loan from Kenneth Reed
    Location
    South Building, ground level, Grand Courts
    Accession number
    L2012.135
    Copyright

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    Artist information
    Höchst

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    Modelled by Melchior. The figure is an example of the French influence, particularly that of François Boucher, which affects Melchior’s work from this time. There are examples of the figure without the hat.

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 1 publication

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