Who created "The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in"?

The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in was created by Leonard Charles Wyon in 1882.

What medium is "The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in"?

The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in is Bronze.

Is "The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in" in the public domain?

Yes, The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in 1882

Leonard Charles Wyon

1882

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam. 1 7/16 in. (37 mm.)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Museum Accession

Accession Number

X.14.1

Tags

ProfilesWomen

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in 1882*, a finely crafted bronze medallion by Leonard Charles Wyon, esteemed chief engraver at the Mint. Measuring just 1 7/16 inches (37 mm) in diameter, this piece exemplifies the precision of 19th-century British med art, where Wyon's expert die-engraving techniques brought intricate profiles—particularly those of women—to life in high relief. As part of a storied family of engravers, Wyon blended classical influences with Victorian realism, making medals like this both wearable honors and miniature sculptures. Struck to commemorate...

The Egyptian Medal, granted to the Army in Egypt in 1882

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