Albert King of the Belgians
Medal
1914 (made)
1914 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This medal depicting King Albert of Belgium, is made by Pierre Theunis, in Belgium in 1914.
Theunis (1885-1950) studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under the sculptor Thomas Jules Vincotte (1850-1925) professor at the academies in both Antwerp and Brussels. Following his studies he worked as a sculptor of figurative and allegorical works in bronze and marble. He was additionally working in relief producing commemorative medals.
Theunis (1885-1950) studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under the sculptor Thomas Jules Vincotte (1850-1925) professor at the academies in both Antwerp and Brussels. Following his studies he worked as a sculptor of figurative and allegorical works in bronze and marble. He was additionally working in relief producing commemorative medals.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Albert King of the Belgians (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Albert King of the Belgians, by Pierre Theunis, Belgium, 1914 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Left facing profile of King of Belgium. Inscribed. Reverse: Right facing roaring lion standing on flag. Inscribed. |
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| Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1980. |
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| Summary | This medal depicting King Albert of Belgium, is made by Pierre Theunis, in Belgium in 1914. Theunis (1885-1950) studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under the sculptor Thomas Jules Vincotte (1850-1925) professor at the academies in both Antwerp and Brussels. Following his studies he worked as a sculptor of figurative and allegorical works in bronze and marble. He was additionally working in relief producing commemorative medals. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.90-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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