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William Hogarth Laudatory Medal: CM.105-1945

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Hogarth Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-01-13) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1848

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.2 mm Diameter 55.2 mm Weight 80.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Hogarth facing right, wearing cap

  • Text: Vertically in field behind head: HOGARTH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Representation of one of Hogarth's pictures 'An Election'

  • Text: HE THROUGH THE EYE CORRECTS THE HEART. Below: HOGARTH DES. In exergue: ART-UNION OF LONDON 1848
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.105-1945
Primary reference Number: 228985
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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