Cockatoo (one of a pair) by Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory

Cockatoo (one of a pair) 1760 - 1770

ludwigsburgporcelainmanufactory

themetropolitanmuseumofart

ceramic, porcelain, sculpture

2d character

3d sculpting

ceramic

jewelry design

bird

porcelain

3d character model

sculptural image

curved letter used

sculpture

character design

child character design

watercolour illustration

decorative-art

3d character modeling

This pair of porcelain cockatoos, crafted by the Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory between 1760 and 1770, are a fine example of 18th century European decorative art. The meticulously detailed sculptures capture the birds' lifelike features, perched on branches adorned with realistic foliage and cherries. This pair of sculptures, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship and artistic innovation of the Ludwigsburg Manufactory.