Accession of King George III 1760
thomaspingo
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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3d sculpting
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stone
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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sculpting
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framed image
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sculpture
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vessel shaped image
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mid-section and head portrait
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men
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decorative-art
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profile
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statue
This silver medal by Thomas Pingo commemorates the accession of King George III to the British throne in 1760. The medal features a profile portrait of the king in regal attire, with his name and title inscribed around the edge. Pingo was a renowned medalist and his work is often characterized by its precision and detail. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of his craftsmanship, capturing the likeness of the king with meticulous accuracy.
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