figure

manufacturer: Derby Porcelain Manufactory (English, estab. circa 1748, closed 1848);  after: Peter Scheemakers (Belgian, b.1691, d.1781);  William Kent (English, b.circa 1685, d.1748); 

circa 1790-1800
See full details

Object Detail

Description
figure, Shakespeare. The design [of Shakespeare] is based on the monument to William Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey, London
Maker and role
manufacturer: Derby Porcelain Manufactory (English, estab. circa 1748, closed 1848)
after: Peter Scheemakers (Belgian, b.1691, d.1781)
William Kent (English, b.circa 1685, d.1748)
Production place
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Production date
circa 1790-1800
1740
Media description
porcelain
Measurements
250 x 160 x 90 mm
Inscriptions
In the scrolls of each poet are parts of their work in gilt.
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0639.2
TJC reference number
802
Maker

Colours

Subject Auto Tags

Figurine Statue Sculpture Classical sculpture Stone carving Carving Art Toy Monument Temple

Part of 1 highlight set

Foundation Collection

Foundation Collection

 Share