Great Exhibition Jurors' Medal 1851
williamwyon
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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3d sculpting
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circular oval feature
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toned paper
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egg art
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pottery
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unrealistic statue
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stoneware
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sculpture
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men
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round circular shape
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earthenware
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watercolour illustration
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decorative-art
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profile
This bronze medal, created by William Wyon in 1851, commemorates the Great Exhibition held in London that year. The medal features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, organizers of the landmark event. The medal is a fine example of Victorian medallic art, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and symbolic imagery prevalent in the period. The medal is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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