Button with Offering of Victory by Wedgwood Manufactory

Button with Offering of Victory c. late 18th century

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ceramic, inorganic-material

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aquatic colour scheme

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decorative element

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pastel soft colours

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blue colour scheme

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3d printed part

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blue and white

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war

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ceramic

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inorganic-material

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framed image

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white focal point

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neutral blue colours

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decorative-art

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blue on white background

This small, round button, dating back to the late 18th century, is a prime example of Wedgwood’s Jasperware, a type of stoneware. It depicts a classical figure, likely a goddess, offering a garland of victory. The figure is depicted in white relief on a vibrant blue background, a signature aesthetic of Wedgwood’s jasperware. This small but intricate work of art demonstrates Wedgwood’s mastery of the Neoclassical style and its influence on everyday objects.

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