Poor Maria

Josiah Wedgwood, 1780 - 1836

Poor Maria

Josiah Wedgwood 1780 - 1836

Summary

Oval plaque of solid pale blue jasper, white relief depicting 'Poor Maria', a young peasant woman seated at the base of a tree, resting her head in her hand and weeping, whilst her small dog sits looking up at her.

Object Name

Poor Maria

Creators Name

Josiah Wedgwood

Date Created

c 1783 (design date)

accession number

1906.119

Collection Group

craft and design
ceramics

Place of creation

Etruria

Medium

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