All Walks of Life: A Journey with The Alan Shimmerman Collection: Meissen Porcelain Figures of the Eighteenth Century

The Alan Shimmerman Collection of Meissen porcelain sculptures provides a unique insight into the lives of 18th-century people from Saxony, Paris, London, and St. Petersburg. Johann Joachim Kaendler and his team at Meissen meticulously captured details of everyday life, including tray arrangements, love letters, and cooking tools, in their sculptures. The Shimmerman Collections also focus on groups of town criers and artisans, offering a comprehensive analysis of Meissen porcelain production and distribution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: Arnoldsche

All Walks of Life offers a unique opportunity to delve into the lives of 18th-century individuals from Saxony, Paris, London, and St. Petersburg through the exquisite Meissen porcelain sculptures of The Alan Shimmerman Collection. Johann Joachim Kaendler, along with his talented colleagues at Meissen, skillfully captured glimpses of everyday life by meticulously observing the smallest details: the intricately arranged tray of a trinket seller, the personal writings of a love letter, and the culinary tools used by a cook preparing a hare. The Shimmerman Collections' focus on groups of town criers and artisans provides a fresh perspective on the creation, production, and distribution of Meissen porcelain. This publication includes the first comprehensive scientific analysis of a significant collection of Meissen figures, shedding light on the craftsmanship and artistry that went into their creation.

Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906419