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The Farnese Hercules: MAR.C.16B-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Farnese Hercules

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood & Bentley
Modeler: Flaxman, John

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Description

Jasper, solid pale blue with darker blue wash on the upper surface, and white relief. Oval, with standing figure of Hercules leaning on his club which is propped on a rock on his left.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

8.3
6.8

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Place(s) associated

  • Etruria ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Wedgwood & Bentley Period
George III
Circa 1777 - 1780

Note

Modelled by John Flaxman in 1776

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

white on pale blue with dark blue wash Jasper ware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Jasper, solid pale blue with darker blue wash on the upper surface, and white relief

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WEDGWOOD/& BENTLEY
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.16B-1912
Primary reference Number: 11336
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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