Who created "Medal of George Washington"?

Medal of George Washington was created by J. Crutchett in 1800–83.

When was "Medal of George Washington" created?

This artwork was created 1800–83.

What medium is "Medal of George Washington"?

Medal of George Washington is Gilt copper.

Is "Medal of George Washington" in the public domain?

Yes, Medal of George Washington is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Medal of George Washington

J. Crutchett

1800–83

Medium

Gilt copper

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm)

Classification

Medal

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883

Accession Number

83.2.93

Tags

George WashingtonProfilesMen

Art Historical Context

This striking gilt copper medal, crafted by J. Crutchett sometime between 1800 and1883, honors George Washington, the revered first President of the United. Measuring a modest 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches, its circular form and profile portrait exemplify the neoclassical style popular in early American commemorative art. The gilding—thin gold applied over copper—lent an affordable yet luxurious sheen, making such tokens accessible to admirers while evoking the grandeur of classical coinage. Washington's image, captured in a dignified profile, reflects the immense cultural reverence for the "Father of...

Medal of George Washington

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