Tentoonstelling van tuinbouw te Amsterdam
1865
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
71.23; 5.6
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
### Tentoonstelling vanuinbouw te Amsterdam exquisite struck medal, titled *Tentoonstelling van tuinbouw te* (Exhibition of Horticulture in), commemorates the 1865 horticultural exhibition in Dutch capital. Created by Leopold Wiener, a skilled 19th-century medallist for his precise and detailed works, it captures the era's enthusiasm for botanical advancements and public displays of innovation. With a diameter of 5.6 cm and weighing 71.23 grams, its substantial form suggests a high-quality bronze or similar alloy, designed for both admiration and handling. Wiener's mastery shines in the str...
About the Artist
Leopold Wiener · 1823–1891
Belgian, Venlo 1823–1891 Brussels