Commemorating the Universal Exhibition at Amsterdam, 1895

J. M.

1895

Commemorating the Universal Exhibition at Amsterdam, 1895 by J. M.

Medium

Copper gilt

Dimensions

Diameter: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of James B. Hammond, 1909

Accession Number

09.43.2

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite copper gilt medal, crafted by Dutch artist J.M. in 1895, commemorates the Universal Exhibition held in Amsterdam that year—a grand international showcase of innovation,, and culture, much like the world's fairs sweeping Europe at the fin de siècle. Standing just 2 3/16 inches (5.6 cm) in diameter, it served as a portable souvenir, celebrating national pride amid global exchange. Such medals were prized collectibles, blending artistry with historical documentation. The piece exemplifies the precision of 19th-century medal-making, with its gilded copper surface lending a regal sh...

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