Busts of John Wesley and George Whitefield
1750-1800 / Bust / Ceramic / Sculpture / Wesleyana
Glazed ceramic
Sculpted by Enoch Wood (1759-1840), c.1790-1800
Two busts by Enoch Wood of the two great evangelists of the 18th century, John Wesley and George Whitefield. Both busts are sensitively modelled and expertly-decorated. Note Whitefield's prominent mole and squint; Whitefield was famous for being cross-eyed.
Compare also to the other Enoch Wood busts of Wesley in the Collection.
Sculpted by Enoch Wood (1759-1840), c.1790-1800
Two busts by Enoch Wood of the two great evangelists of the 18th century, John Wesley and George Whitefield. Both busts are sensitively modelled and expertly-decorated. Note Whitefield's prominent mole and squint; Whitefield was famous for being cross-eyed.
Compare also to the other Enoch Wood busts of Wesley in the Collection.
