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George III

ca. 1820
Not on view
Apparently made as a memorial, this cameo captures George III (r. 1760–1820) in old age, pink, roly-poly and bug-eyed but occupying the field with tremendous authority, much as in the coins designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, which it emulates. Pistrucci’s prowess in modeling and carving (abundantly evident in 2003.431, 2007.30, and 40.20.49) gained him a post at the Royal Mint in London in 1816, soon after he emigrated to England, and he became chief medalist there in 1828.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: George III
  • Date: ca. 1820
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Onyx and gold
  • Dimensions: Visible cameo: 22.7 x 17.5 mm;
    Overall: 1 x 1 x 7/8 in. (2.6 x 2.6 x 2.3 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.20.7
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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