Royal Copenhagen figure
by Christian Thomsen(1860 Kolding - 1921 Copenhagen), Milkmaid with stool and milk jug
, designed around 1910, executed between 1975 and 1979. Model number 899. First choice. Porcelain with underglaze painting. 28.5 cm (height) x 15 cm (width) x 9 cm (depth). Signed “Chr. Thomsen” on the back of the plinth, marked and numbered under the base.
- in perfect condition
- The dignity of the farmer's wife -
Equipped with a stool and milk churn, the farmer's wife goes about her daily milking of the cows. The typical earth tones of Royal Copenhagen's underglaze painting emphasize the rusticity of the scene. The farmer's wife, like Constantin Meunier's peasants, is not weighed down by the burden of daily work, but radiates a dignity that is reflected in the glamorous appearance of the porcelain.
The gap in the outer garment above the apron, which allows the fabric underneath to show through, is an artistic idea that further enlivens the figure.
