Bust of a Child: Pierre van Arsdale Smith

Karl L. H. Müller

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Caption

Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887). Bust of a Child: Pierre van Arsdale Smith, late 19th century. Unglazed porcelain, 8 1/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (20.5 x 12.1 x 8.6 cm) Diameter of base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.54. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Bust of a Child: Pierre van Arsdale Smith

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Unglazed porcelain

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

8 1/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (20.5 x 12.1 x 8.6 cm) Diameter of base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

Incised on underside of bust, below shoulders: "K. MÜLLER"

Credit Line

Gift of Franklin Chace

Accession Number

68.87.54

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