Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 1975.599.03
- Creator:
- Morgan, George T. (1845-1925); Roberts, David (1796-1864)
- Date:
- 1875
- Description:
- Commemorative medal, David Roberts (1796-1864), Scottish artist, 1875. Obverse: relief bust of man; text around perimeter, "DAVID ROBERTS. R.A. / 1796-1864"; engraver's name below bust, 'G. MORGAN. SC." Reverse: relief image of a Middle Eastern scene; text at bottom, "ART-UNION OF LONDON. 1875."
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- D-0.15 Dia-2.2 inches
- Provenance:
- This is one of a series of medals commissioned by the Art Union, an organisation established in 1837 to foster interest in the fine arts. Between 1842 and 1887 they sponsored a group of 30 medals each with a portrait of an eminent artist, together with an illustration of their work.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Roberts, David (1796-1864)
- Subjects:
- Commemorative objects, Medals, Roberts, David
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