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Johann Christoph Ludwig Lücke
Democritus, the Laughing Philosophercirca 1750-1757

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Classical Revivals in Europe and America
Pale tan plaster or terracotta bust of a figure with open mouth and draped garment, mounted on a tall rectangular pedestal with dark marble base

Johann Christoph Ludwig Lücke, Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, circa 1750-1757, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Chandis Securities Company, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Johann Christoph Ludwig Lücke
Germany, active Vienna, 1703-1780
Title
Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher
Place Made
Germany
Date Made
circa 1750-1757
Medium
Earthenware on gray marble base
Dimensions
Height: 13 1/8 in. (33.34 cm) including base (5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Chandis Securities Company
Accession Number
M.79.95
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture
Selected Bibliography
  • Schaefer, Scott, and Peter Fusco. European Painting and Sculpture in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: an Illustrated Summary Catalogue. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1987.