Figure of a Man

Here is a musician who provides entertainment with a horn. Although rendered with simple charm, thoughtful consideration has been given to accurate representations of the man's 18th-century dress and the instrument. Although rendered with simple charm, thoughtful consideration has been given to accurate representations of the men's 18th-century dress and the individual instruments.

The 18th century marked the beginning of English figure manufacture on a commercial scale. Made with molds, these forms could be reproduced at a reasonable cost, which attracted the middle class, the main patrons of earthen and stoneware objects. Familiar figures of both animals and humans, including men and women in everyday pursuits, appealed to conservative sensibilities. Both domestic and foreign animals were popular subjects.