Outlines of Grandeur
Plate
1955-1956 (made)
1955-1956 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Laurence Whistler was a renowned artist, engraver on glass, poet and author and the younger brother of Rex Whistler. In 1955-56, Whistler designed for Wedgwood a series called ‘Outlines of Grandeur’, which represents famous architecture characteristic of six distinctive periods of British history. The sites pictured include Stonehenge, Tintern Abbey, Holyroodhouse, St Paul's Cathedral, New Delhi and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Object details
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| Title | Outlines of Grandeur (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Glazed Queen's ware with transfer printed design |
| Brief description | Plate, Queen's ware, 'Outlines of Grandeur' with design of Stonehenge, Josiah Wedgwood and sons, Barlaston, 1955-1956 |
| Physical description | Round plate with outline depiction of Stonehenge in front of sky containing the moon, clouds , stars and a shooting star in black and grey. Gold edging around the plate and 'stonehenge' decal at bottom of design, fully glazed |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Outlines of Grandeur / DESIGNED BY / Laurence Whistler / MADE IN ENGLAND BY / WEDGWOOD / OF BARLASTON in black within a black outline in shape of classical column capital |
| 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. |
| Summary | Laurence Whistler was a renowned artist, engraver on glass, poet and author and the younger brother of Rex Whistler. In 1955-56, Whistler designed for Wedgwood a series called ‘Outlines of Grandeur’, which represents famous architecture characteristic of six distinctive periods of British history. The sites pictured include Stonehenge, Tintern Abbey, Holyroodhouse, St Paul's Cathedral, New Delhi and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. |
| Other number | 15661 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.8783-2014 |
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| Record created | June 26, 2023 |
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