Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Carl Johan Fahlcrantz

Engraver:
C. M. Mellgren
Year:
1837
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
mm
Obverse:
Bust of Carl Johan Fahlcrantz facing right.
CAROLUS JOHANNES FAHLCRANTZ
NAT. XXIX. NOV. MDCCLXXIV.
CMM.
Reverse:
An easel crowned by a wreath with painting tools and books below.
ÆMULA NATURÆ MANUS
References:
Hildebrand
Kungl. Vitterhets, Historie Och Antikvitets Akademiens Handlingar, Volume 16

This medal was made to commemorate Carl Johan Fahlcrantz, a famous Swedish painter known for his landscape paintings. This medal is part of a series of noted Swedish scientists and artists.