Stream Trees
Medal
1977 (made), 1977 (designed)
1977 (made), 1977 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This uniface bronze medal entitled 'Stream Trees' is made by Ron Dutton (born 1935) in Britain in 1977.
Ron Dutton started making medals in 1974 when, he says, it 'became a focus of expression that has offered stimulating and challenging opportunities I am grateful to have found' (cit. the artist's website). His principal source of inspiration is the British landscape in which he spends hours walking, often sculpting on the spot. With 'Stream Trees' (1977) he captured the scene in a slab of wax before giving it permanent form in bronze, with a subtle play of textures and a golden finish.
Ron Dutton started making medals in 1974 when, he says, it 'became a focus of expression that has offered stimulating and challenging opportunities I am grateful to have found' (cit. the artist's website). His principal source of inspiration is the British landscape in which he spends hours walking, often sculpting on the spot. With 'Stream Trees' (1977) he captured the scene in a slab of wax before giving it permanent form in bronze, with a subtle play of textures and a golden finish.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Stream Trees (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, uniface, circular, cast bronze, 'Stream Trees', depicting a row of trees by a stream, by Ron Dutton, Wolverhampton, 1977 |
| Physical description | A uniface, circular bronze medal, showing a row of trees by a stream. |
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| Styles | |
| Production type | Limited edition |
| Copy number | 5 of 20 |
| Credit line | Purchased in 2011 |
| Object history | Purchased from the artist for £98 in 2011. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This uniface bronze medal entitled 'Stream Trees' is made by Ron Dutton (born 1935) in Britain in 1977. Ron Dutton started making medals in 1974 when, he says, it 'became a focus of expression that has offered stimulating and challenging opportunities I am grateful to have found' (cit. the artist's website). His principal source of inspiration is the British landscape in which he spends hours walking, often sculpting on the spot. With 'Stream Trees' (1977) he captured the scene in a slab of wax before giving it permanent form in bronze, with a subtle play of textures and a golden finish. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.8-2011 |
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| Record created | September 27, 2011 |
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