The Infant Academy 1780 - 1800

"The Infant Academy" is a jasperware plaque created by Josiah Wedgwood between 1780 and 1800. The artwork features a group of four cherubs engaged in artistic pursuits. One cherub, seated in the center, holds a brush and paints on a palette. The cherubs are depicted in a playful and innocent manner, highlighting the concept of childhood and the pursuit of knowledge and art. Wedgwood's use of jasperware, a type of stoneware with a smooth, fine-grained surface, gives the plaque a delicate and refined appearance. The plaque is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.