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Statuette of Blacksmith

Karl L. H. Müller

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Object Label

Karl Mueller originally patented the design for this genre figure in 1868, producing it in several sizes in metal in partnership with his brother Nicholas. After he joined UPW, the figure was also produced in unglazed porcelain, or Parian ware.

Caption

Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887). Statuette of Blacksmith, ca. 1876. Unglazed porcelain, 12 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (30.5 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.55. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Statuette of Blacksmith

Date

ca. 1876

Medium

Unglazed porcelain

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

12 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (30.5 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

Incised on back of block which supports anvil: "U.P.W. / GREENPOINT. / N.Y."; incised below block, "K. MULLER."

Credit Line

Gift of Franklin Chace

Accession Number

68.87.55

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Artists and makers

Union Porcelain Works

94 works in the collection

Karl L. H. Müller

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