Satirical Design for a Wedgwood Jasper Teapot
Summary
Design in grey for teapot in the shape of a seated demonic figure in profile to the left, with a thick beard. Steam shoots up from the top of his head/the lid. His tail curls up behind him and emerges from between his legs, this forms the tail and spout of the teapot. Below the design is a drawing of a classical chariot. The two drawings are framed in a grey and cream border. A rude charicature based on an antique vase etched by the Abbe de St. Non, a source used by Wedgwood for his ceramics.
Object Name
Satirical Design for a Wedgwood Jasper Teapot
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1800
Dimensions
support: 28.2cm x 24.9cm
accession number
1978.262
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
watercolour
Credit
Purchased
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