Harlequin, Isabella, and Pierrot
CultureItalian
Date1850
MediumCapo di Monte type porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 6 inches (15.24 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/36
Markingson bottom: blue crown
On View
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DescriptionGroup of three figures on white, rectangular base decorated with single orange band. At left, harlequin (seen from right side), wearing black hat with red flower, white ruff, multicolored patchwork suite, and black shoes, kneels on left knee and gestures to Isabella. Isabella (from a front view) is at center, wearing pink clouche, flowered bodice, speckled apron over pale yellow skirt. At right (left profile), standing slightly sway-back, is Pierrot, clad in peaked white hat, black mask, baggy white jacket, ruff, pants, and black shoes. His left hand gestures while an iron red umbrella can be seen over the right arm.
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