Doctor James Gregory (1753-1821)
Relief
1791 (made)
1791 (made)
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This wax portrait relief depicts Doctor James Gregory (1753-1821) and is made by James Tassie in 1791.
Gregory was a Professor of Medicine at Edinburgh, and the inventor of Gregory powder. James Tassie (1735-1799) is best known for his work as cameo and gem-engraver; most of his medallions in wax were modelled from life and used as sketch-models for casting in glass paste.
Gregory was a Professor of Medicine at Edinburgh, and the inventor of Gregory powder. James Tassie (1735-1799) is best known for his work as cameo and gem-engraver; most of his medallions in wax were modelled from life and used as sketch-models for casting in glass paste.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Doctor James Gregory (1753-1821) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Relief, wax, portrait of Doctor James Gregory, by James Tassie, English, 1791 |
| Physical description | Relief in white wax. Left profile and shoulder. Set on a black background and enclosed in a black rectangular frame with gilt slip. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr S.C. Grimes |
| Object history | Given by Mr. S. C. Grimes, in 1960. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This wax portrait relief depicts Doctor James Gregory (1753-1821) and is made by James Tassie in 1791. Gregory was a Professor of Medicine at Edinburgh, and the inventor of Gregory powder. James Tassie (1735-1799) is best known for his work as cameo and gem-engraver; most of his medallions in wax were modelled from life and used as sketch-models for casting in glass paste. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.23-1960 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2004 |
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