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Medallion of Robert Southey

E W Wyon, 1835

© Wordsworth Trust

This wax medallion depicts Robert Southey, Poet Laureate from 1813. Wyon has depicted him in the style of a Roman Poet Laureate, giving him a heroic status. The portrait formed a pair with one of William Wordsworth, who succeeded Southey as Poet Laureate.

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Title of artwork, date

Medallion of Robert Southey, 1835

Date supported

1993

Medium and material

Wax

Dimensions

6 cm

Grant

125

Total cost

500

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