Gardener (one of a pair) 1760 - 1775

"Gardener (one of a pair)" is a porcelain figurine depicting a woman in a simple dress and a hat, carrying a basket of fruit. The figurine was likely part of a pair, representing a traditional scene of domestic life. Created in Crépy-en-Valois, France, between 1760 and 1775, this piece exemplifies the Rococo style with its delicate and playful features. The figure's graceful pose and naturalistic details highlight the artistry of the period. This sculpture can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.