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Benjamin West. His Tribute to Henry Howard. 1815.: CM.842-2009

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Titles

Benjamin West. His Tribute to Henry Howard. 1815.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Mills, G.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 17.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Benjamin West, bare head left.

  • Text: BENJAMIN WEST PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY MDCCCXV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.842-2009
Primary reference Number: 228455

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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