The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern (La Curiosité ou La Lanterne Magique) c. 1757

"The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern" (c. 1757), a porcelain sculpture from the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, depicts three children watching a magic lantern show. This small sculpture, made in the Rococo style, captures the charm and delight of a popular 18th-century entertainment. The intricate details of the children's clothing and the magic lantern itself are rendered with exquisite precision, showcasing the high quality craftsmanship of the Sèvres factory. The work is now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to fascinate audiences with its depiction of childhood curiosity and wonder.