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Pantalone
Modeller: J. J. Kändler, circa 1741-4218th century
National Palace of Ajuda
Lisbon, Portugal
A Meissen Commedia dell'Arte figure of Pantalone, an elderly Venetian merchant. Inspired by Jacques Callot (17th C) engraving of Pantalone, this model is by J. J. Kändler, circa 1741-42, Pantalone leans forward, his hands holding back his cloak to reveal his red costume, a sword hanging from his waist. Pantalone stands on a mound base applied with foliage. It was first conceived as a group figurine: Pantalone and an actress.
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Details
- Title: Pantalone
- Creator: Modeller: J. J. Kändler, circa 1741-42
- Date Created: 18th century
- Location: Sala da Música. Palácio Nacional da Ajuda. PNA, inv. 3824
- Provenance: Germany, Saxony, Meissen
- Rights: DGPC/ADF - Thales Leite
- Medium: Hard-paste porcelain, press-molded, painted overglaze in enamels
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