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) The border decoration consists of an outer edge relief moulding which is unpainted and white, a second black border, a third mustard border and a fourth white border. 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 184mm
diameter
width 184mm

Object Number: 2001-176

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