Ballet dancers 1755 - 1768

This porcelain figurine, crafted by the Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory between 1755 and 1768, captures a dramatic moment in a ballet performance. The figures, a male and female dancer, are dressed in elaborate costumes of the era. The male dancer, with his powdered wig and ornate vest, reaches out towards the female dancer, who is caught mid-pose in a moment of expressive movement. This charming depiction reflects the popularity of ballet during the Rococo period, and the increasing demand for decorative arts that captured everyday life.