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Metadata
Catalog Number |
58.S.44 |
Object Name |
Relief |
Title |
Relief with Portrait of Robert Boyle |
Artist |
Bentley, A. H. |
School |
Wedgwood |
Date |
ca. 1905 |
Description |
Relief profile portrait of man facing his right with Roman nose, prominent chin, and shaggy, wavy hair. He wears an open necked shirt and overcoat. White on green jasper dip, "BOYLE" below portrait. Signed "Boyle" and "Wedgwood/o" on back. After c. 1775 model by James Hoskins and Benjamin Grant. |
Label |
Robert Boyle was an early modern chemist, known for his experiments with pressure and volume, which subsequently led to Boyle's Law. He was one of the founders of the Royal Society of London. |
Medium |
Ceramic |
Dimensions |
H-15 W-11.5 D-1.75 inches |
Dimension Details |
Framed |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society |
Search Terms |
17th century seventeenth century 20th century twentieth century sculpture scientist chemistry profile |