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Painted by Louis Scherf (German, 1870-1955), after the painting by F. P. Thumann (German, 1834-1908).
The Three Fates, also known as the Moirai, are mythological goddesses from Ancient Greece. Comprising Atropos, Lachesis and Clotho, they controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal from birth to death. In this famous composition Atropos, the oldest of the three women, is depicted sitting on the left of the painting. In her right hand she holds a pair of scissors cutting the thread of human life. Lachesis, on the right, is measuring the thread of life and Clotho, represented as youthful beauty, is spinning the thread.
Signed to the lower right 'L. Scherf nach P. Thumann'; the reverse with KPM sceptre mark, and inscribed 'K.P.M. 381 - 538' and further stamped with letters and signs.
Plaque: Height 53cm, width 39.5cm
Frame: Height 87cm, width 75cm, depth 9cm
KPM, Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (German, founded 1763)
c. 1908
87 cm / 34.3 inches
75 cm / 29.5 inches
9 cm / 3.5 inches
Reference:
012736
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