Sujet

Obverse of the "Wren" Medal, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Obverse of the "Wren" Medal, 1850. 'Medal commemorative of Sir Christopher Wren, just issued by the Art-Union of London...The head of the great architect on the obverse is by Mr. Wilson. The medallic series, illustrating the history of British art (to which the Wren Medal belongs), was undertaken by the Art-Union with a view to give encouragement to an art hitherto much neglected among us; and the specimens already issued form valuable mementos of our most distinguished artists, and of some of their chief works. We are glad to learn that the subscription list of this year promises to be very large'. Wren (1632-1723) was one of Britain's greatest architects. He designed 53 churches in London including St Paul's Cathedral. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM22A34_162

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Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

70,4Mo (2,1Mo) / 42,0cm x 42,0cm / 4960 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

people male job man men arts guy occupation British profile commemoration union Victorian century commemorative Britain profession newspapers press concept medal medals architect B&W engraved engraving 19th century black & white black and white B W nineteenth century The Print Collector Illustrated London News Sir Christopher Wren ILN newspaper portrait Unknown Christopher Sir Christopher Wren Christopher Wren Art Union of London 19th-century W Wilson Wilson W W. Wilson Wilson W.