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Figure of John Wilkes

Chelsea Factory

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a man with short, curled hair wearing 18th-century attire, including a vest, shirt with billowy sleeves, knee-length pants, and stockings. He stands with his right hand on his hip and his left hand resting on a pedestal. A small child or cherub sits on the left side of the pedestal, which has a flag draped over it. The pedestal features a decorative base with multiple feet. The man is looking to his right. The figure is made of a white material, possibly porcelain or ceramic.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
507 × 625 px
Museum record:
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