Charles James Fox (1749-1806)
Relief
1808 (made)
1808 (made)
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This is a relief medallion made by Peter Rouw in England. The relief is signed and dated 1808, made in tinted wax and representing Charles James Fox, one of the most importnat and controversial Whig politicians of his day.
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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| Title | Charles James Fox (1749-1806) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Relief in tinted wax |
| Brief description | Medallion, relief in tinted wax, Charles James Fox, by Peter Rouw, English, dated 1808 |
| Physical description | Profile portrait, in tinted wax, of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox. Signed and date 1808. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Charles Vine |
| Object history | Given by Charles Vine, Esq. in 1871. |
| Historical context | Posthumous portrait of one of the most important and controversial Whig politicians of his day. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is a relief medallion made by Peter Rouw in England. The relief is signed and dated 1808, made in tinted wax and representing Charles James Fox, one of the most importnat and controversial Whig politicians of his day. 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 |
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| Accession number | 1063-1871 |
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| Record created | February 5, 2004 |
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