Alexander Pope (1688–1744) 1800 - 1815

This small, oval-shaped cameo, carved from white and brown onyx, depicts the profile of Alexander Pope, a prominent English poet. Crafted by the British artist William Brown between 1800 and 1815, the piece is a fine example of the portraiture popular in the early 19th century. The cameo, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to the lasting influence of Pope's literary legacy and the enduring artistry of the cameo form.