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Charles III of Spain, as Protector of the Royal Academy of Mexico

18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 754

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Charles III of Spain, as Protector of the Royal Academy of Mexico
  • Artist: Medalist: Geronimo Antonio Gil (1732–1798)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Geography: Made in Mexico
  • Culture: Mexican
  • Medium: Silver gilt
  • Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/4 in. (57 mm.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.251.44
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Medal Showing Charles III of Spain, 1778, Jerónimo Antonio Gil, Bronze, Spanish, Mexico
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Louis XIV, King of France (b. 1638, r. 1643–1715), Jean Varin  French, Gilt silver, French, Paris
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Self Portrait, Unknown Artist, Watercolor on ivory
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Print dedicated to Juan Antonio Vizarrón y Eguiarreta, Archbishop of Mexico and Viceroy of New Spain, Juan Antonio Vizarrón y Eguiarreta  Spanish, Woodcut printed on pink silk with a red border
Dedicatee Juan Antonio Vizarrón y Eguiarreta
Publisher José Bernardo de Hogal
ca. 1730–40

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