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Teapot

After a print by Abraham Delfos
After a composition by Hieronymus van der My
ca. 1755
Not on view
The scene, which is repeated on the opposite side, depicts the apotheosis of Gustav III (1746–1792) as heir to the Swedish throne; it is copied with care and fidelity—and a modest addition of flesh tones—from an engraving by Abraham Delfos (1731–1820) after a drawing by Hieronymous can der My (1687–1761).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Teapot
  • Artist: After a print by Abraham Delfos (1731–1820)
  • Artist: After a composition by Hieronymus van der My (1687–1761)
  • Date: ca. 1755
  • Culture: Chinese, for Swedish market
  • Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
  • Dimensions: Height (with cover): 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain-Export
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Erving Wolf Foundation Gift, in memory of Diane R. Wolf, 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.164a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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