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Title

Male dancer

circa 1760-1765

Artist

Ludwigsburg

Germany

1759 – 1824

Alternate image of Male dancer by Ludwigsburg
Alternate image of Male dancer by Ludwigsburg
Alternate image of Male dancer by Ludwigsburg
Alternate image of Male dancer by Ludwigsburg

  • Details

    Date
    circa 1760-1765
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    hard-paste porcelain
    Dimensions
    14.3 x 6.8 x 7.4 cm
    Credit
    On loan from Kenneth Reed
    Location
    South Building, ground level, Grand Courts
    Accession number
    L2012.196
    Copyright

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    Artist information
    Ludwigsburg

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    Court ballet dancers in rustic dress mimic a peasant dance. The model for this and the female dancer (L2012.197) are typical of the work of Joseph Nees who worked at Ludwigsburg 1759–67 before moving to Zurich (compare L2012.199).

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 1 publication

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