Portrait of John Flaxman
John Jackson, c. 1810
Half-length portrait of John Flaxman (1755 - 1826), the most competent and consistent artist employed by Josiah Wedgewood in the 18th century. His work was varied and extensive, but he concentrated especially on portrait medallions and bas-relief subjects for ornamenting vases and tablets.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of John Flaxman, c. 1810
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.5 x 63.7 cm
Grant
4000
Total cost
15000
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