Dwarf 1735 - 1750

This porcelain figurine, titled "Dwarf," was created by the artist Villeroy between 1735 and 1750. The figure is adorned with a wide-brimmed hat, a floral patterned coat, and polka dot pants, all painted in vibrant colors. The figurine stands on a base resembling a rocky outcropping with stylized foliage. This humorous depiction of a dwarf reflects a popular genre of 18th-century European art, capturing the fascination with the exotic and the grotesque. Villeroy, a prolific porcelain maker, tragically died at the young age of 14 in 1748. Today, this delicate and whimsical figure can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.