The Son of Robert Williams
Portrait Medallion
1815 (made)
1815 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a wax relief made by Peter Rouw in England, signed and dated 1815. The relief is in tinted wax and representing the infant son ot Robert Williams, Esq.
Peter Rouw (1771-1852) was a successful wax modeller, who specialised in portrait waxes. He was also appointed modeller of gems and cameos to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent.
Peter Rouw (1771-1852) was a successful wax modeller, who specialised in portrait waxes. He was also appointed modeller of gems and cameos to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Son of Robert Williams (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax in relief |
| Brief description | Medallion, tinted wax relief, by Peter Rouw, English, dated 1815 |
| Physical description | Full-face portrait, in tinted wax, of the infant son of Robert Williams. Framed. Signed and dated 1815. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Charles Vine |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Charles Vine in 1871. |
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| Summary | This is a wax relief made by Peter Rouw in England, signed and dated 1815. The relief is in tinted wax and representing the infant son ot Robert Williams, Esq. Peter Rouw (1771-1852) was a successful wax modeller, who specialised in portrait waxes. He was also appointed modeller of gems and cameos to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1871, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. , p. 84 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1060-1871 |
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| Record created | February 5, 2004 |
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