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

Marco Breuer (1966)
Marco Breuer
1966
Friedrich August von Kaulbach (1850 - 1920)
Friedrich August von Kaulbach
1850 - 1920
Giovanni Battista Pedrozzi (1711 - 1778)
Giovanni Battista Pedrozzi
1711 - 1778
Norbert Wagenbrett (1954)
Norbert Wagenbrett
1954
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Herman Haase-Ilsenburg (1879 - 1960)
Herman Haase-Ilsenburg
1879 - 1960
Mary Bauermeister (1934 - 2023)
Mary Bauermeister
1934 - 2023
Emmerich Oehler (1881 - 1982)
Emmerich Oehler
1881 - 1982
Peter Paul (1943 - 2013)
Peter Paul
1943 - 2013
Peter Rutzmoser (1934)
Peter Rutzmoser
1934
Ernst Zimmer (1864 - 1924)
Ernst Zimmer
1864 - 1924
Georg Klusemann (1942 - 1981)
Georg Klusemann
1942 - 1981
Max Ackermann (1887 - 1975)
Max Ackermann
1887 - 1975
Erich Heckel (1883 - 1970)
Erich Heckel
1883 - 1970
Julius Uschner (1805 - 1885)
Julius Uschner
1805 - 1885
Heinrich Deiters (1840 - 1916)
Heinrich Deiters
1840 - 1916

Creators Rococo

François Gaspard Adam (1710 - 1761)
François Gaspard Adam
1710 - 1761
Constantino Brumidi (1805 - 1880)
Constantino Brumidi
1805 - 1880
Claude Gillot (1673 - 1722)
Claude Gillot
1673 - 1722
August Ringler (1837 - 1918)
August Ringler
1837 - 1918
Federico Andreotti (1847 - 1930)
Federico Andreotti
1847 - 1930
Marco Ricci (1676 - 1730)
Marco Ricci
1676 - 1730
Charles Cressent (1685 - 1768)
Charles Cressent
1685 - 1768
Gaspare Diziani (1689 - 1767)
Gaspare Diziani
1689 - 1767
William Collins (1788 - 1847)
William Collins
1788 - 1847
Louis Vigée (1715 - 1767)
Louis Vigée
1715 - 1767
Mattia Bortoloni (1696 - 1750)
Mattia Bortoloni
1696 - 1750
Étienne Jeaurat (1699 - 1789)
Étienne Jeaurat
1699 - 1789
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (1736 - 1808)
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov
1736 - 1808
Giovanni Battista Pedrozzi (1711 - 1778)
Giovanni Battista Pedrozzi
1711 - 1778
Jean-Jacques Lagrenée (1739 - 1821)
Jean-Jacques Lagrenée
1739 - 1821
Pietro Longhi (1701 - 1785)
Pietro Longhi
1701 - 1785
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