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

Bust

ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bust of Handel in Black Basalt. He wears a full wig and a cloak over his coat and looks down to his left. Supported on a waisted, shaped, square socle.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Black Basalt
Brief description
Bust of George Frideric Handel, Black Basalt, Josiah Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800
Physical description
Bust of Handel in Black Basalt. He wears a full wig and a cloak over his coat and looks down to his left. Supported on a waisted, shaped, square socle.
Dimensions
  • Conversion from imperial height: 22cm
  • Conversion from imperial width: 14.5cm
Credit line
Given by R. Clarke Edwards, Esq.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.86-1918

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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