Frederick the Great
Figure and Pedestal
1850 (made)
1850 (made)
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Figure in biscuit porcelain, showing Frederick the Great as a soldier, reformer, patron and energetic ruler, on a pedestal.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Frederick the Great (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Biscuit porcelain |
| Brief description | Figure of Frederick the Great and pedestal, biscuit porcelain, after sculpture by J.G. Schadow, made by Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur Berlin, Berlin, 1850 |
| Physical description | Figure in biscuit porcelain, showing Frederick the Great as a soldier, reformer, patron and energetic ruler, on a pedestal. |
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| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
Gottfried Schadow was regarded as Germany's greatest sculptor. His official, public and royal commissions celebrated every possible occasion and personality. The original of this figure, made in 1793, was placed at the gate of the Paradeplatz, in Stettin. In 1877 it was moved into the Ständehaus and replaced with a bronze version. Schadow made several portraits of Frederick the Great. This one shows the Monarch as a soldier, reformer, patron of the arts and Man of Vision, while presenting a lively portrait of an able and energetic ruler.(1987-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by HRH Prince Albert, the Prince Consort |
| Object history | The Schadow original of this figure, made in 1793, was placed at the gate of the Paradeplatz, in Stettin. In 1877 it was moved into the Ständehaus and replaced with a bronze version. Schadow made several portraits of Frederick the Great. This one shows the Monarch as a soldier, reformer, patron of the arts and Man of Vision, while presenting a lively portrait of an able and energetic ruler. |
| Historical context | Gottfried Schadow was regarded as Germany's greatest sculptor. His official, public and royal commissions celebrated every possible occasion and personality. |
| Production | The original figure was sculpted by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1793. |
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| Accession number | 4746&A-1858 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2006 |
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