Medal 1855 - 1858

This gold medal, created by George Hampden Lovett between 1855 and 1858, is a portrait of Cyrus W. Field. The medal features a bust of Field in profile, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The inscription "CYRUS W. FIELD" appears at the top of the medal, while the artist's initials "G.H. LOVETT F.E." are inscribed at the bottom. This medal is an example of a commemorative portrait medal, a genre of art popular in the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece.