Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons

Ludwigsburg, Porseleinfabriek, c. 1765 - c. 1770

The Four Seasons. Porcelain. Ludwigsburg, c. 1765 - 1770. Model attributed to Johann Heinrich Schmidt. Given by C.P.A. Castendijk to mark the retirement of A.L. den Blaauwen, 1988.

  • Artwork typefigure, figure
  • Object numberBK-1988-7
  • Dimensionsheight 18 cm x width 14.1 cm x depth 14.4 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1988-7

  • Description

    Beeld van porselein. Het beeld stelt een groep van vier mannen en vrouwen voor, die de jaargetijden symboliseren. Ze zitten op een stenen verhoging rond een pilaar waarop een vaas met druivenranken staat. Gemerkt op de onderzijde met de gekroonde dubbele C en CMIIP.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    mark: ‘gekroonde dubbele C/ CMIIP’

Creation

  • Creation

    • porcelain company: Ludwigsburg, Porseleinfabriek, Ludwigsburg
    • modeler: Johann Heinrich Schmidt

  • Dating

    c. 1765 - c. 1770

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    porselein

  • Dimensions

    height 18 cm x width 14.1 cm x depth 14.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Kunsthandel C.P.A. & G.R. Castendijk

  • Acquisition

    gift 1988

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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  • Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons
  • Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons
  • Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons
  • Figure of a group of four men and women symbolising the seasons