William IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau (1709-1751)
Relief
1st half 18th century (made)
1st half 18th century (made)
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This portrait medallion in wax depicts Willian IV, Price of Orange Nassau (1711-1751). It is mounted in a painted and gilt wood frame.
Wax is used as a sculpting material for preliminary models and for works in their own right. It is quick and easy to shape, yet also cheap. Once softened, it is modelled in a similar way to clay, with the composition built up gradually. To enhance the wax, pigment can be added before moulding and pearls or other jewels can be embedded in the surface afterwards. Wax was first used to make works of art, as opposed to models, in Italy around 1510.
Wax is used as a sculpting material for preliminary models and for works in their own right. It is quick and easy to shape, yet also cheap. Once softened, it is modelled in a similar way to clay, with the composition built up gradually. To enhance the wax, pigment can be added before moulding and pearls or other jewels can be embedded in the surface afterwards. Wax was first used to make works of art, as opposed to models, in Italy around 1510.
Object details
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| Title | William IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau (1709-1751) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Relief, wax, William IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Dutch, first half of the 18th century |
| Physical description | Oval portrait medallion, bust to right. In painted and gilt wood frame. |
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| Credit line | Murray Bequest |
| Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
| Production | The frame is of a later date. |
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| Summary | This portrait medallion in wax depicts Willian IV, Price of Orange Nassau (1711-1751). It is mounted in a painted and gilt wood frame. Wax is used as a sculpting material for preliminary models and for works in their own right. It is quick and easy to shape, yet also cheap. Once softened, it is modelled in a similar way to clay, with the composition built up gradually. To enhance the wax, pigment can be added before moulding and pearls or other jewels can be embedded in the surface afterwards. Wax was first used to make works of art, as opposed to models, in Italy around 1510. |
| Associated object | A.1061-1910 (Ensemble) |
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| Accession number | A.1060-1910 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2004 |
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