Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Portrait Relief

ca. 1789 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait relief of Edward, First Baron Thurlow (1731-1806), after a medallion of Lord Thurlow issued in 1789. Black basalt. Oval; profile bust to left, wearing three-cornered hat, bands, gown and wig.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Black basalt, applied in low relief
Brief description
Portrait relief of Edward, First Baron Thurlow (1731-1806), black basalt, made by James Neale & Co., Hanley, Staffordshire, ca. 1789
Physical description
Portrait relief of Edward, First Baron Thurlow (1731-1806), after a medallion of Lord Thurlow issued in 1789. Black basalt. Oval; profile bust to left, wearing three-cornered hat, bands, gown and wig.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31.1cm
  • Width: 24.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'NEALE & CO.'
Gallery label
Portrait relief of Edward, First Baron Thurlow (1731-1806) Made by James Neale & Co., Hanley, Staffordshire, about 1789 Mark: 'NEALE & CO.' Black Basalt 2501-1901 Jermyn Street Collection After a medallion of Lord Thurlow issued in 1789(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Production
After a medallion of Lord Thurlow issued in 1789.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2501-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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