2. Hummelis a line ofceramic figurinesbased on the artistic
style ofGermannunMaria Innocentia Hummel . AlongsideSpain 'sLladro
, it is a world renowned series of products . 3. In addition to the
figures of children (which are what most people think of as
"Hummels"), there are also Hummel saints which bear no resemblance
stylistically to the playful children figurines. Sister Hummel's
works were discovered by Franz Goebel after a small publisher began
printing her artwork as postcards. Goebel started production of the
figurines under the authorization of the Convent of Siessen.
Although she died in 1946from Goebel carries her legacy. Goebel
announced on2008 - 06-18 that the Hummel line will be discontinued.
4. The Hummel figurines that Goebel is most famous for producing
are uniformly " cute ." The first figurines were sold in1935 , and
have since become akitschicon. The figurines are all based on the
drawings and paintings of children by sister Hummel. Though much of
the art was done in the 1930s, the newer figurines have adopted a
more contemporary appearance. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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