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Death of Joseph Turner: CM.455-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Joseph Turner

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Note

Obverse copy of Maclise D.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54.8 mm Diameter 54.8 mm Weight 78.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Joseph Turner, bare head, facing left.

  • Text: JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER R:A. Below: NAT:1775 OB;1851.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Youth as an artist reclining in a leafy bower regarding three reclining females above supported by the heavens

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.455-1989
Primary reference Number: 228879
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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