Whistler Medal

Victor D. Brenner

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows two rectangular gold-colored plaques with raised designs. The top plaque features a raised image of a man wearing a jacket and holding a cane. The man is depicted with short hair and a mustache. He faces left, and his left hand rests on his hip. The text "JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER" is written in raised letters below the man. The words "PAINTER ETCHER AUTHOR" are written below the name. A raised emblem is positioned above the name. The initials "V.D.Brenner" are in the top-right corner. The bottom plaque features a raised image of a peacock with its tail feathers extended. The bird faces right. The text "'MESSIEURS LES ENNEMIS!'" is written in raised letters to the right of the bird. A raised emblem is positioned in the bottom-right corner. The initials "V.D.Brenner" are in the top-right corner. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.