Objekt 6
King Louis-Philippe with his son
Description
Louis-Philippe, the "Citizen King" (1773-1850, r. 1830-1848) catches his young son painting him on the wall as a caricature (no longer recognizable). Because of the shape of his head, the king was often depicted as a pear by French caricaturists.
Object description
Anton Sohn workshop, Zizenhausen near Stockach (Baden-Württemberg), mid-19th century.
Clay, molded, fired, painted
Inv. 1983.131. Bequest Dr. Charles Morel Plievier, Avegno.