Plaque by Josiah Wedgwood

Plaque 1785 - 1795

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ceramic, sculpture

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natural stone pattern

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decorative element

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ceramic

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strong focal point

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tile art

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unrealistic statue

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framed image

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sculpture

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home decor

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men

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decorative-art

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decorative art

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watercolor

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statue

This Wedgwood jasperware plaque, crafted between 1785 and 1795, depicts three figures in white relief against a blue background. The figures, likely inspired by classical Greek art, are adorned in flowing robes and appear engaged in a gesture of offering or exchange. This neoclassical design, a hallmark of Josiah Wedgwood's work, reflects the 18th-century fascination with the aesthetics of antiquity. The plaque’s delicate detailing and fine craftsmanship showcase the artist's mastery of the jasperware technique, a signature innovation of the Wedgwood pottery.

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