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Courtly Companions - Pugs and Other Dogs in Porcelain and Faience (English, German, Hardcover)
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Courtly Companions - Pugs and Other Dogs in Porcelain and Faience (English, German, Hardcover)
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In the 18th century pugs found their way onto the laps of
noblewomen and, with this, into the portraits of contemporary
rulers. Small and forever panting, the pug could not be put to use
as a watchdog or a herding dog, but it compensated for this with
its charm. The dog ultimately found its way onto porcelain and
faience. Johann Joachim Kandler, the most significant modeler of
the Meissen porcelain manufactory, designed over 60 variants of the
pug between 1740 and 1760 - standing, lying, scratching, and
performing tricks. Kandler portrayed the pug belonging to Count
Heinrich von Bru hl in a splendid one-off, but he also produced
models for serial production. This southern German collection
comprises over 150 ceramic pugs as well as other dogs. Moreover,
they do not just appear individually; they may also be part of a
courtly scene or decorate wares in the gallant style - accessories
such as flacons, (snuff) boxes, and walking-stick handles. Text in
English and German.
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