Columbine 1760 - 1770

"Columbine" is a porcelain figurine from the Kloster-Veilsdorf Porcelain Manufactory in Germany, dating from 1760-1770. The figurine depicts a woman in a colorful, patterned dress, wearing a mask and a feather hat, holding a large skirt with one hand. This piece is an example of Rococo-era porcelain, known for its elegant and whimsical style. The figurine’s detailed clothing and the woman's playful pose capture the spirit of the Rococo period, with its focus on lightheartedness and entertainment. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.