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Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar: MAR.C.15-1912

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood, Josiah
Modeller: Flaxman, John, Sr. (Probable)

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Description

Jasper, solid pale greyish-blue with white relief. Oval, with relief of Hercules walking to the right in profile, with the boar slung over his right shoulder and his left leg forward. There are three large holes and one small hole in the reverse behind the relief.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.2 cm
Width: 16 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1790

Note

The fourth Labour of Hercules was to capture alive the fierce Boar which lived on the slopes of Mount Erymanthus and was ravaging the country round Psophis. The relief on the plaque was probably modelled by John Flaxman Senior, 1775. The invoice for the model of 1775 was signed by John Flaxman Junior on his father's behalf.

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Relief

Materials used in production

white on pale greyish-blue Jasper ware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WEDGWOOD
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.15-1912
Primary reference Number: 11335

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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