The Epworth Collection

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earthenware round portrait plaque with portrait of Adam Clarke

Earthenware round plate with two holes in the top border to facilitate hanging on a wall. The subject is Adam Clarke in a half-length profile facing 3/4 left in the manner of John Jackson R.A. (1778-1831) portrait probably from the engraving by James Posslewhite (fl 1849-53) . He is wearing a white shirt and cravat with a black waistcoat and black large collared coat with 2 white buttons. There is line shading on either side of the portrait. The border decoration consists of an outer edge relief moulding and painted black and an inner border painted mustard. Inside this is a border of green leaves. In the centre is the image of Clarke and 2 inscriptions.

Category: plaque

Production Date: 1835-1845

Material Part: earthenware

Inscription:

transfer print - arched around Clarke's portrait

He that believeth shall be saved. (See notes at end)

Measurements:

diameter
height 187mm
diameter
width 187mm

Object Number: 2001-174

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