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Marriage Medal of Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia and Princess Louise Augusta of Mecklenburg-Strelitz [obverse]

Daniel Friedrich Loos and Friedrich Wilhelm Loos

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted in the image is a commemorative medal featuring two side portraits etched in relief. The subjects are a male and a female figure. Names and titles are inscribed around the edge. The male figure is dressed in historical attire and positioned slightly in the foreground with his profile facing left. The female figure, also in historical clothing, is positioned behind him. The medal is made of a metallic material, likely bronze or a similar alloy, with an aged patina. The inscription includes the names "FRIEDRICH WILHELM" and "KRONPRINZ VON PREUSSEN" along with other titles.

Artwork Details

Date
1793
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4558 × 4451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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