Boy riding a dog 1740 - 1755

This charming porcelain figurine, created by the Mennecy factory between 1740 and 1755, depicts a young boy riding a dog. The boy is dressed in a colorful, embroidered jacket and trousers, and he holds a small drum in his hands. The dog, realistically rendered with brown and white markings, seems to patiently carry its young rider. The figurine, which is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a delightful example of the playful and charming style of French porcelain during the Rococo period.