{"product_id":"kpm-porcelain-plaque-of-queen-louise-of-prussia-after-gustav-richter","title":"KPM Porcelain Plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia, after Gustav Richter","description":"Porcelain Plaque of Queen Louise of Prussia, after Gustav Richter\u003cbr\u003e KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin)\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This finely painted porcelain plaque presents Queen Louise of Prussia after Gustav Richter’s 1879 portrait. Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King Frederick William III, was one of the most admired royal figures of her age, celebrated for her beauty, intelligence and patriotism. With her direct gaze, softly modeled features and delicate veil, the plaque preserves the grace and dignity of Richter’s original composition. These qualities are enhanced by the smooth, luminous surface of KPM porcelain, which allowed artists to achieve subtle coloration, delicate detail and painterly depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1763 under the patronage of Frederick II of Prussia, KPM became one of Europe’s foremost porcelain manufactories. In uniting KPM’s refined porcelain with Richter’s romantic vision of the beloved Prussian queen, the plaque reflects both the manufactory’s exceptional technical skill and Queen Louise’s enduring appeal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed “Kgin. Louise” and impressed “KPM” with scepter mark (en verso) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plaque: 13\" high x 10 3\/4\" wide (33.02 x 27.31 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 15 3\/4\" high x 13 1\/4\" wide x 1 1\/4\" deep (40 x 33.66 x 3.18 cm)","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841151787143,"sku":"32-3180","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-3180_1.png?v=1789161675","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/kpm-porcelain-plaque-of-queen-louise-of-prussia-after-gustav-richter","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}