Claudius Herr

Several of his family members worked at the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory, including his father Johann (d. 1792) and his uncle Claudius.

[2] Between 1818 and 1819, Herr was one of the artists commissioned on a gift of 62 porcelain plates for the Duke of Wellington from King Frederick William III of Prussia.

[2][4] Herr was an expert at reproducing famous works on porcelain, and his skill outpaced many of his contemporaries.

He became a favorite of Emperor Francis I, who often would gift plates and cups decorated by Herr.

He deferred work to his brother Laurenz Herr (1787 – after 1850), whose artistry was also highly praised.