The Apotheosis of Homer
Model
18th century - 19th century (made)
18th century - 19th century (made)
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Model, 'The Apotheosis of Home', plaster mounted in wooden frame; rectangular model of a neo-classical scene depicting Homer ascending a two-step podium and holding a kithara, flanked on the right by Nike who is extending her right arm, and a seated male figure in profile observing the scene, flanked on the left by a winged figure in flight and a seated female figure observing the scene, holding a spear.
Object details
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| Title | The Apotheosis of Homer (Generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster and wood |
| Brief description | Model, 'The Apotheosis of Homer', plaster, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, 18th - 19th century |
| Physical description | Model, 'The Apotheosis of Home', plaster mounted in wooden frame; rectangular model of a neo-classical scene depicting Homer ascending a two-step podium and holding a kithara, flanked on the right by Nike who is extending her right arm, and a seated male figure in profile observing the scene, flanked on the left by a winged figure in flight and a seated female figure observing the scene, holding a spear. |
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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 | Found on works. |
| Other number | 4287 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.9498-2014 |
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| Record created | October 19, 2023 |
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