The Ventriloquist 1765 - 1775

"The Ventriloquist" is a porcelain figurine created in Hesse-Cassel between 1765 and 1775. It depicts a man in 18th-century attire holding a smaller female figure, creating a playful and whimsical scene. The figurine's delicate details and realistic portrayal of the figures, including the man's powdered wig and the woman's elaborate dress, are characteristic of the Rococo style, which was prevalent in Europe at the time. The figurine is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where art enthusiasts can admire its craftsmanship and historical significance.