Not currently on display at the V&A

Newton

Bust
ca.1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bust of Newton on base painted to imitate marble


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleNewton (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
earthenware, painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Bust, 'Newton', earthenware, Probably by Enoch Wood, ca.1790
Physical description
Bust of Newton on base painted to imitate marble
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm
converted from register
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • NEWTON (impressed to back)
  • Transliteration
    .
Credit line
Given by Miss Bowdler
Object history
Given by Miss Bowdler
Production
after the statue by Roubillac, plaster bust possibly provided by Cleere
Subject depicted
Associated object
A.10-1977 (Object)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.254-1955

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Record createdMay 6, 2009
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