Sir T. Lawrence
Medal
1860 (made)
1860 (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 Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the President of the Royal Academy. He lived in Bath, where his studio became a focus point for fashionable society. He was appointed principal portrait-painter in ordinary to George III in 1792.
The sitter Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the President of the Royal Academy. He lived in Bath, where his studio became a focus point for fashionable society. He was appointed principal portrait-painter in ordinary to George III in 1792.
Object details
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| Title | Sir T. Lawrence (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Sir Thomas Lawrence / Wellington, by G.G. Adams, issued by the Art-Union, English, 1860 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Bare head of Sir Thomas Lawrence to left. Inscribed. Reverse: Figure of the Duke of Wellington, wearing a cloak and holding a telescope. Inscribed. |
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| Object history | Given by the Marchioness of Crewe, in 1962. |
| Historical context | 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. |
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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 Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was the President of the Royal Academy. He lived in Bath, where his studio became a focus point for fashionable society. He was appointed principal portrait-painter in ordinary to George III in 1792. |
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| Accession number | A.9-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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