William Etty
Medal
1872 (made)
1872 (made)
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This is one of thirteen medals issued by the Art-Union of London with the intention of assisting in the encouragement of metal-die engraving, inaugurated in 1842. The series is illustrating the history of British Art. The medals, which were specially commissioned, were issued annually to members of the Art-Union.
The sitter William Etty (1787-1849) was a painter. He produced a large number of paintings, many of which were poetical compositions of the female body, some of which commanded a higher price at auction than those of Raphael.
The sitter William Etty (1787-1849) was a painter. He produced a large number of paintings, many of which were poetical compositions of the female body, some of which commanded a higher price at auction than those of Raphael.
Object details
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Title | William Etty (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, William Etty, by G.G. Adams, issued by the Art-Union, English, 1872 |
Physical description | Obverse: Bare head of William Etty to left. Inscribed. Reverse: Representation of Etty's work 'Venus and Cupid Descending'. Inscribed. |
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Summary | This is one of thirteen medals issued by the Art-Union of London with the intention of assisting in the encouragement of metal-die engraving, inaugurated in 1842. The series is illustrating the history of British Art. The medals, which were specially commissioned, were issued annually to members of the Art-Union. The sitter William Etty (1787-1849) was a painter. He produced a large number of paintings, many of which were poetical compositions of the female body, some of which commanded a higher price at auction than those of Raphael. |
Bibliographic reference | Brown, Lawrence. British Historical Medals 1837-1901 - The Reign of Queen Victoria. London: 1987, cat.no. 2938 |
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Accession number | A.17-1962 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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