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Josiah Wedgwood J980079
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Josiah Wedgwood" (1730-1795) attributed to Sir Joshua REYNOLDS (1723-92). Josiah Wedgwood was Charles Darwins maternal grandfather
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Media ID 1272538
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Josiah Wedgwood portrait print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by the Historic England Photo Library. This exquisite image captures the likeness of Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), an influential figure in the world of ceramics and the maternal grandfather of Charles Darwin. The portrait, attributed to Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92), showcases Wedgwood's refined elegance and intellectual prowess. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your space with this stunning print, a must-have for any art or history enthusiast's collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 49.9cm (16.5" x 19.6")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative portrait of Josiah Wedgwood, painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds in the late 18th century, offers a glimpse into the life of an influential figure in both the world of art and science. Wedgwood, born in 1730, was the maternal grandfather of Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist whose groundbreaking theories on evolution would forever change our understanding of the natural world. The portrait, now held by the Darwin Heirlooms Trust, depicts Wedgwood in a thoughtful and introspective pose, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. The setting, Down House in Kent, adds to the sense of quiet reflection, as it was the family home where Darwin spent much of his childhood and formulated many of his ideas. Josiah Wedgwood was a leading figure in the English pottery industry, founding the famous Wedgwood & Sons company in 1759. However, this portrait, created around 1780, predates the commercial success of his business. Instead, it captures Wedgwood as a man of intellect and refinement, a patron of the arts, and a devoted family man. Sir Joshua Reynolds, the renowned painter and founding president of the Royal Academy, expertly captured the essence of Wedgwood's character in this portrait. Reynolds' masterful use of light and shadow, combined with his skillful depiction of texture and form, create a striking and enduring image of a man who left an indelible mark on both the art world and the history of science.
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