The Music Lesson 1760 - 1770

"The Music Lesson" is a porcelain sculpture, or figure group, produced by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1760 and 1770. The piece depicts a young couple, a man playing a flute and a woman listening, set in a landscape adorned with delicate white blossoms and surrounded by small white dogs. This elaborately decorated figurine is a prime example of Chelsea's finest work, exemplifying the Rococo style popular in 18th-century Europe. The use of detailed modeling, delicate colors, and gold accents creates a sense of elegance and grandeur. This piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.