Fishmonger c. 1745

Curator: Here we have a delicate porcelain figure, "Fishmonger," created by the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Editor: There's a stillness to him, isn't there? And such a fragile beauty in his painted details. Curator: Indeed. These Meissen figures often reflected social hierarchies. The fishmonger, a figure of labor, is here rendered with careful detail, perhaps commenting on class and representation. Editor: I can almost smell the sea just looking at him, even though he's crafted from porcelain. It makes me wonder about the stories he could tell. Curator: Precisely, whose stories were considered worthy of preservation and artistry during this period? Editor: It's powerful to think about these questions through such a small, intricate sculpture. Curator: Absolutely, art serves as a wonderful catalyst for critical inquiry.