For Success in Art

Medalist: William Wyon British
 Factory The Royal Mint British

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 516

Wyon's medal "For Success in Art," with the youthful head of Victoria, remained in use for nearly half her reign. This specimen was presented to the American painter George F. Munn.

For Success in Art, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), Gold, British, London

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For Success in Art, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), Gold, British, London
For Success in Art, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), Gold, British, London

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