John Gibson
Medal
1874 (made)
1874 (made)
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John Gibson was the leading English sculptor of his generation working in the Neo-classical tradition. He is depicted on the obverse side of this medal, in profile to the left while on the reverse side there is a representation of one of his sculptures, Grecian Hunter with his dog.
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 thirty medals each with a portrait of an eminent artist, together with an illustration of their work. The dies for this medal were commissioned in 1866 and 30 silver medals were allotted in 1874.
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 thirty medals each with a portrait of an eminent artist, together with an illustration of their work. The dies for this medal were commissioned in 1866 and 30 silver medals were allotted in 1874.
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Title | John Gibson |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal john gibson/grecian hunter after gibson; Medal, bronze, English, 19th cent, J.S.Wyon, 1874, art union |
Physical description | Medal, bronze. Obverse, bust of the sitter facing to the left. Inscribed: JOHN GIBSON 1789- 1866. Signed: J.S. WYON SC. Reverse, depicts the representation of the group by Gibson entitled 'Grecian Hunter and his dog', inscribed J.GIBSON R.A. ART UNION OF LONDON. Signed J.S. WYON SC. |
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Object history | Bought from R.G. Coats for £14. |
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Summary | John Gibson was the leading English sculptor of his generation working in the Neo-classical tradition. He is depicted on the obverse side of this medal, in profile to the left while on the reverse side there is a representation of one of his sculptures, Grecian Hunter with his dog. 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 thirty medals each with a portrait of an eminent artist, together with an illustration of their work. The dies for this medal were commissioned in 1866 and 30 silver medals were allotted in 1874. |
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Accession number | A.77-1970 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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