Fisherman and girl 1741 - 1755

This Capodimonte porcelain figurine, "Fisherman and Girl," from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a playful scene of a fisherman offering a fish to a young woman. Created between 1741 and 1755, this piece showcases the fine craftsmanship of the Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory, founded in 1740. The figures are delicately modeled, and their clothing, particularly the woman's dress, is elaborately decorated with floral patterns and gilded accents, representative of the Rococo style popular at the time. The white porcelain base, reminiscent of snow, adds a touch of whimsy to the scene.