Diamond
Medal
1983 (struck)
1983 (struck)
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In contemporary medals the designer often questions the traditional concept of format, appearance and purpose. These medals are best appreciated when held and turned in the hand. Only this will reveal the intimate relationship of one side to other as intended by the artist. Fortunately contemporary medals are one of the most affordable art forms. The medal is thematically related to a large-scale sculpture of the same name showing full-length male and female figures. It was executed at the same time and is Chadwick’s only medallic work. His monumental approach to composition is captured even within the small-scale format of the medal. This medal was cast by the Pobjoy Mint for the British Art Medal Society.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, struck |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Male and Female, by Lynn Chadwick, England (Kingswood), 1984 |
| Physical description | Obverse: stylised head and shoulders, the head in a diamond shape. Reverse: female torso with head in a triangular shape. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Object history | This medal was purchased from the British Art Medal Society in 1984 for £35,-. Historical significance: This is Lynn Chadwick's only medallic work. It is related to his large scale work of the same title and period, which shows two seated male and female figures. |
| Historical context | This is the eighteenth medal issued by the British Art Medal Society which aims to 'encourage, develop and support the practice and study of medallic art'. |
| Production | Attribution note: 128 |
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| Summary | In contemporary medals the designer often questions the traditional concept of format, appearance and purpose. These medals are best appreciated when held and turned in the hand. Only this will reveal the intimate relationship of one side to other as intended by the artist. Fortunately contemporary medals are one of the most affordable art forms. The medal is thematically related to a large-scale sculpture of the same name showing full-length male and female figures. It was executed at the same time and is Chadwick’s only medallic work. His monumental approach to composition is captured even within the small-scale format of the medal. This medal was cast by the Pobjoy Mint for the British Art Medal Society. |
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| Accession number | A.30-1984 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2005 |
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