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The Son of Robert Williams

Portrait Medallion
1815 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a wax relief made by Peter Rouw in England, signed and dated 1815. The relief is in tinted wax and representing the infant son ot Robert Williams, Esq.

Peter Rouw (1771-1852) was a successful wax modeller, who specialised in portrait waxes. He was also appointed modeller of gems and cameos to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Son of Robert Williams (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Wax in relief
Brief description
Medallion, tinted wax relief, by Peter Rouw, English, dated 1815
Physical description
Full-face portrait, in tinted wax, of the infant son of Robert Williams. Framed. Signed and dated 1815.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 10.16cm
Credit line
Given by Mr Charles Vine
Object history
Given by Mr. Charles Vine in 1871.
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a wax relief made by Peter Rouw in England, signed and dated 1815. The relief is in tinted wax and representing the infant son ot Robert Williams, Esq.

Peter Rouw (1771-1852) was a successful wax modeller, who specialised in portrait waxes. He was also appointed modeller of gems and cameos to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1871, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. , p. 84
Collection
Accession number
1060-1871

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Record createdFebruary 5, 2004
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