Cup 1755 - 1765

This elegant cup was crafted at the Meissen Manufactory. The cup and saucer are made from porcelain and covered in delicate monochrome scenes. The formal structure uses circular forms as its base, the cup itself and the saucer, creating a sense of harmony. The painted scenes are carefully composed to complement the shape of each piece. Observe how the images flow around the curved surface of the cup, drawing the eye in a continuous visual journey. In semiotic terms, the contrasting monochrome palette can be seen as a system of signs that invokes the clarity of rational thought, typical of the period. The scenes, although picturesque, invite a structured reading of nature and society. The cup is not just an object for consumption but also a site for contemplation. Its design reflects broader cultural codes and philosophical ideas of its time. It offers a glimpse into the eighteenth-century passion for order, reason, and the aestheticization of everyday life.