John De Vaere
(1755-1830), MedallistArtist associated with 5 portraits
John de Vaere was born in France and settled in England sometime prior to 1786 when he enrolled as a student at the Royal Academy Schools. The following year he departed for Rome, where his talents earned him the Pope's Silver Medal for Sculpture and a place as assistant to the English Neo-classical sculptor John Flaxman. Upon his return to England in 1790, he worked for Josiah Wedgewood until his death in 1795.
Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
by John De Vaere
Wedgwood medallion, 1798
NPG 6270
after John De Vaere
wax relief, based on a work of 1798
NPG 3313
Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
after John De Vaere
bronze medallion, 19th century (1798)
NPG D7211
John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent
after John De Vaere
bronze medallion, 19th century (1798)
NPG D7209
after John De Vaere, after Unknown artist
bronze medallion, 19th century (1798)
NPG D7210
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