Augustus, Viscount Keppel 1775 - 1785

This Wedgwood and Bentley Jasperware medallion, created between 1775-1785, depicts Augustus, Viscount Keppel, in profile. The white relief portrait is set against a blue jasperware background, a signature technique of the firm. This iconic style, popularized by Josiah Wedgwood, highlights the neoclassical ideal through clean lines and simple forms. The medallion, a testament to the artistry of the Wedgwood factory, showcases the era's fascination with portraiture and the idealized forms of Greek and Roman art.