Figure of a River God (Fleuve)
<p>White porcelain figures covered with transparent glaze were the first examples of sculpture to emerge from Vincennes. Unusual for its large scale, this figure is a sculptural tour de force. The river god’s taut musculature, expressive limbs, and windblown hair are modeled with extraordinary vigor.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1747
- Medium
- Soft-paste porcelain
- Dimensions
- 30.8 × 22.3 × 22.4 cm (12 1/8 × 8 3/4 × 8 13/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
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Record
Verified by WattsOS- Year
- 1747
- Medium
- Soft-paste porcelain
- Dimensions
- 30.8 × 22.3 × 22.4 cm (12 1/8 × 8 3/4 × 8 13/16 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1747-143452
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified