A Master of Meissen Porcelain: Ernst August Leuteritz (1818-1893) Ernst August Leuteritz occupies a singular place in German artistic history, inextricably linked to the illustrious Meissen Manufactory and its contribution to European porcelain art. Born in Meißen, Saxony, in 1818, his life was dedicated to elevating the craft of ceramics—a pursuit that would yield an astonishing output of over 3,500 designs and solidify his reputation as one of the Victorian era’s most influential creators. His artistic education began at the Kunstakademie Dresden, where he immersed himself in the principle…