Discover a dramatic myth modeled in porcelain.
Produced at the Doccia manufactory around 1745, this porcelain group depicts Boreas abducting Orithyia. The museum connects its design with several sculptors, showing how a composition could pass between makers.
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
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Creator: Doccia Porcelain Manufactory Italy, founded 1737 Gaspero Bruschi (Attributed to) Italian, 1701-1778 Giovanni Battista Foggini (After) Italian, 1652-1725 Vincenzo Foggini (After) Italian, late 17th century-c. 1755
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