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Standing Bather

Made at: Sèvres Manufactory (France)
French
18th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pirie
Accession Number1988.553
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionAfter a model by Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791). Soft-paste biscuit porcelain. Marks: incised F. Figure of a nude female with headband and rose in hair. Drapery over lower portion of body which cascades over a tree stump to her left on which she leans. Figure stands with left leg forward and foot extended over edge of rocky base.