Lusthäuschen. 8 cm high, 5.5 cm long. The desire for more intimacy led from the 16th century onwards to the construction of so-called Lusthäuschen, to which often only certain circles of people had access. Here their owners could retreat with their family or mistresses, here one could devote oneself to leisure or pleasure... A Baroque park is characterised by geometrically trimmed trees and shrubs, hedges and flower beds in ornamental shapes, lawns and southern plants (which are housed in an orangery in winter). Common to all areas of the Baroque garden is the decorative programme. Greek and Roman mythology were popular themes of the period, and events and figures were depicted in magnificent fountains and groups of figures. With the beginning of the 18th century, moreover, exoticism took on a greater role, and the gardens were furnished with interpretations of Chinese temples or tea houses. Since the Baroque park served above all to glorify its owner, allegories of his deeds or rank can also be found.
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Epoch
18th Century
Time
1712 - 1786
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
Berliner Zinnfiguren e. K. Werner Scholtz Knesebeckstr. 88 10623 Berlin - Charlottenburg Deutschland
