Medallion
1789 (made)
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This blue jasper medallion allegorically depicts the French Revolution in a white relief. The design is adapted from Wedgwood's Sydney Cove medallion to celebrate the French Revolution. The figure previously representing Peace is now probably intended as Fortuna or Concordia. She is holding a staff surmounted by the Revolutionary Phrygian cap and a shield with the royal fleur-de-lys representing King Louis XVI of France is to be seen on a column in the background. The other allegories are representing Hope, Art and Labour. The medallion is mounted in a wooden frame.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Jasperware with applied relief |
| Brief description | Medallion, 'French Revolution', blue Jasperware with white applied relief, Josiah Wedgwood and sons, ca. 1789 |
| Physical description | Round medallion, blue Jasperware with white relief of four figures, mounted in a gilded wooden frame. |
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| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr Eustance F Callend 1950 |
| Summary | This blue jasper medallion allegorically depicts the French Revolution in a white relief. The design is adapted from Wedgwood's Sydney Cove medallion to celebrate the French Revolution. The figure previously representing Peace is now probably intended as Fortuna or Concordia. She is holding a staff surmounted by the Revolutionary Phrygian cap and a shield with the royal fleur-de-lys representing King Louis XVI of France is to be seen on a column in the background. The other allegories are representing Hope, Art and Labour. The medallion is mounted in a wooden frame. |
| Other number | 9530 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.7841-2014 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2023 |
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