John Flaxman was an English sculptor and draughtsman who was a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism. Early in his career, he worked as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood's pottery. He spen
1792 portrait of Flaxman by Guy Head
John Flaxman by Musgrave Watson, University College London, 1847
Memorial in the church at Badger, Shropshire
Detail of monument to Sarah Morley in Gloucester Cathedral
Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware, it has an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish and is produced in a number
Jasperware vase and cover, Wedgwood, about 1790, in the classic colours of white on "Wedgwood Blue". The design incorporates sprig casts of the muses supplied by John Flaxman, Sr. Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Black jasper copy of the Portland Vase by Wedgwood
Relatively unusual teacup in blue and yellow
Sir Joseph Banks and Lady Banks, portrait miniature by John Flaxman Jr, 1780–1785, solid lilac jasper with white relief.