Carlo Bertinazzi (1713–1783)

Hewelke Manufactory

ca. 1761–63 · Hard-paste porcelain · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Bertinazzi (1713–1783) was an actor best known for his role as Harlequin in the commedia dell'arte (Italian comedy) that he performed from 1741 until his death. It is not certain where this highly accomplished portrait relief was made, but the short-lived Hewelke factory in Venice (1758–63) has been suggested.

Artist

Hewelke Manufactory

Date

ca. 1761–63

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Culture

Italian, Venice

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of James J. Rorimer, 1966