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Whistler Medal

1900s

Victor D. Brenner

(American, 1871–1924)
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Culture
America
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 6.4 x 9 cm (2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ralph King 1923.222
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular bronze plaque features a warm golden patina shown in two views. On the front, a mustached James McNeill Whistler stands on our right, hand on hip, facing a butterfly symbol and text reading "JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER PAINTER ETCHER AVTHOR." On the back, a peacock with a cascading tail stands on our left. The quoted text "MESSIEURS LES ENNEMIS!" occupies the center, while another butterfly symbol is etched in the lower right.

Whistler Medal

1900s

Victor D. Brenner

(American, 1871–1924)
America

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