Johann Joachim Kändler (1706 - 1775)

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Johann Joachim Kändler

Johann Joachim Kändler was a German sculptor and porcelain artist best known for his role in transforming European porcelain, particularly through his work at the Meissen porcelain factory. His sculptures and figurines, characterized by their natural motifs and intricate details, significantly impacted the porcelain industry.

Kändler's early works often depicted elements from nature, with his bird sculptures—such as those of jays and woodpeckers—being particularly notable. As his career evolved, he delved into smaller decorative figures, such as those from the "Swan Service," a collection of detailed and delicate porcelain pieces. Kändler also drew inspiration from the commedia dell'arte, a popular form of theater, creating vibrant figurines that captured the spirit of this genre. His "Monkey Band" from 1753 is an enduring piece still celebrated today.

Throughout his career, Kändler produced over a thousand different items, many of which are now considered timeless masterpieces in European porcelain art. You can find his works in museums and galleries, such as the British Museum, Seattle Art Museum, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Some pieces are even available for auction or sale, often fetching high prices due to their rarity and artistic significance​.

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Date and place of birt:15 june 1706, Arnsdorf, Germany
Date and place of death:18 may 1775, Meißen, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Porcelain modeler, Portraitist, Sculptor
Genre:Allegory, Animalistic, Genre art, Mythological painting, Pastoral, Portrait
Art style:Rococo
Medium:Porcelain

Creators Germany

Wilhelm Loth (1920 - 1993)
Wilhelm Loth
1920 - 1993
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson (1873 - 1958)
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson
1873 - 1958
Arnold Rönnebeck (1885 - 1947)
Arnold Rönnebeck
1885 - 1947
Julius Scheurer (1859 - 1913)
Julius Scheurer
1859 - 1913
Ottmar Elliger (1666 - 1732)
Ottmar Elliger
1666 - 1732
Andrea C. Hoffer (1964)
Andrea C. Hoffer
1964
Walter Marcuse (1896 - 1976)
Walter Marcuse
1896 - 1976
Bernhard Gutmann (1869 - 1936)
Bernhard Gutmann
1869 - 1936
Carl Wagner (1796 - 1867)
Carl Wagner
1796 - 1867
Philipp Kilian (1628 - 1693)
Philipp Kilian
1628 - 1693
Maria Walter ()
Maria Walter
Anton Hille (1866 - 1921)
Anton Hille
1866 - 1921
Richard L. Lauchert (1823 - 1868)
Richard L. Lauchert
1823 - 1868
Julius von Ehren (1864 - 1944)
Julius von Ehren
1864 - 1944
Benedikt Momme Nissen (1870 - 1943)
Benedikt Momme Nissen
1870 - 1943
Bernd Schwarzer (1954)
Bernd Schwarzer
1954

Creators Rococo

Louis-Gabriel Moreau (1740 - 1806)
Louis-Gabriel Moreau
1740 - 1806
Auguste Borget (1808 - 1877)
Auguste Borget
1808 - 1877
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne (1704 - 1778)
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne
1704 - 1778
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1715 - 1790)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
1715 - 1790
Pierre-Antoine Quillard (1700 - 1733)
Pierre-Antoine Quillard
1700 - 1733
Joseph Highmore (1692 - 1780)
Joseph Highmore
1692 - 1780
Mary Moser (1744 - 1819)
Mary Moser
1744 - 1819
Luis Paret y Alcázar (1746 - 1799)
Luis Paret y Alcázar
1746 - 1799
Charles-André Van Loo (1705 - 1765)
Charles-André Van Loo
1705 - 1765
Claude Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789)
Claude Joseph Vernet
1714 - 1789
William of Bath Hoare (1707 - 1792)
William of Bath Hoare
1707 - 1792
Jean-Louis Lemoyne (1665 - 1755)
Jean-Louis Lemoyne
1665 - 1755
Gottfried Bernhard Göz (1708 - 1774)
Gottfried Bernhard Göz
1708 - 1774
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728 - 1808)
Jean-Baptiste Pillement
1728 - 1808
Johann Evangelist Holzer (1709 - 1740)
Johann Evangelist Holzer
1709 - 1740
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier I (1728 - 1806)
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier I
1728 - 1806
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