Bust of King Frederick the Great by Anonymous

Bust of King Frederick the Great c. 1777 - 1785

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3d sculpting

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frontview face

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unrealistic statue

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mid-section and head portrait

3d character modeling

This anonymous, white porcelain bust portrays King Frederick the Great of Prussia. Created between 1777 and 1785, it captures the monarch's likeness with a detailed, yet somewhat idealized, representation. The bust depicts Frederick wearing a military uniform, possibly referencing his military achievements. This bust stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the King, a significant figure in European history.

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Frederick the Great reigned as King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a fine connoisseur of porcelain and stimulated the growth of the porcelain factory in Berlin. This unglazed porcelain bust imitates marble. It was probably in the possession of Wilhelmina of Prussia, wife of the Dutch stadtholder William V and a niece of Frederick the Great.