Bacchus and Two Fawns c. 1775

This jasperware cameo, created by the Wedgwood Manufactory around 1775, depicts the Roman god Bacchus, god of wine, flanked by two fawns. Bacchus is depicted as a chubby, naked figure, with a crown of grape leaves, and his two fawns appear to be offering him grapes. The cameo is in a blue jasperware ground, framed in a gold-colored metal. This work exemplifies Wedgwood's mastery of neoclassical style and his ability to produce intricate details in relief on his jasperware. The blue jasperware background was a hallmark of the Wedgwood Manufactory and is a defining feature of this piece.