A Woman with Children Gathering Apples
Wax Relief
ca. 1790-1820 (made)
ca. 1790-1820 (made)
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This wax relief by Samuel Percy made in about 1790-1820 is depicting a woman with children gathering apples. This work was recorded in Rackstrow's Museum in Fleet Street, London in 1791, where it formed one of the collection of wax models, the others were mainly anatomical.
Percy (1750-1820) was an Irish wax-modeller and sculptor, active in England. Around 1777 he went from Dublin to London, where he soon established a thriving practice as a portraitist in wax. By 1786 he had completed 800 historical and contemporary portraits.
Percy (1750-1820) was an Irish wax-modeller and sculptor, active in England. Around 1777 he went from Dublin to London, where he soon established a thriving practice as a portraitist in wax. By 1786 he had completed 800 historical and contemporary portraits.
Object details
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| Title | A Woman with Children Gathering Apples (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax in gilt wood frame |
| Brief description | Relief, Wax, A Woman with Children Gathering Apples, by Samuel Percy, English, about 1790-1820 |
| Physical description | A lady is shown with three children playing under an apple tree. The figures are set in a river landscape against a painted background. One boy is perched in the tree, whilst another crouches kneels below with a hatful of apples. The mother and daughter, who cries for an apple, are placed to the right. |
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| Credit line | From the Mary Bate Collection |
| Object history | The wax was recorded in Rackstow's Museum in Fleet Street, London in 1791 where it formed one of a collection of wax models, others being mainly anatomical. From the Mary Bate Collection, ex. loan 1. Bought from Philip Bate for £500. |
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| Summary | This wax relief by Samuel Percy made in about 1790-1820 is depicting a woman with children gathering apples. This work was recorded in Rackstrow's Museum in Fleet Street, London in 1791, where it formed one of the collection of wax models, the others were mainly anatomical. Percy (1750-1820) was an Irish wax-modeller and sculptor, active in England. Around 1777 he went from Dublin to London, where he soon established a thriving practice as a portraitist in wax. By 1786 he had completed 800 historical and contemporary portraits. |
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| Accession number | A.12-1970 |
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| Record created | March 17, 2004 |
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