Zeventigste verjaardag van Johan Wagenaar 1932 by Gerharda Johanna Wilhelmina (Gra) Rueb

Zeventigste verjaardag van Johan Wagenaar 1932 1931

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antique finish

rounded shape

centered image

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

vessel shaped image

mid-section and head portrait

portrait drawing

This bronze medal, created in 1931 by Dutch artist Gra Rueb, commemorates the 70th birthday of Johan Wagenaar. The medal depicts a profile portrait of Wagenaar, rendered in a realistic style, and is inscribed with the words "Doctor Johan Wagenaar 70". It is a small work, measuring just 6.0 cm in diameter, highlighting the intimate scale of this commemorative piece. Rueb's work is known for its focus on portraiture and often commemorates important figures in Dutch society, as seen in this example of her artistry.