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Sir Joshua Reynolds: CM.378-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kirk, John (medallist)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1773

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 31.3 mm Diameter 31.3 mm Weight 12.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Joshua Reynolds bar head facing left

  • Text: SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female seated at an easel right painting a portrait of the artist

  • Text: PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY In exergue: MDCCLXXIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.378-1989
Primary reference Number: 228812

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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