Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Gothenburg Exhibition of Fine Arts

Engraver:
Aron Gerson
Year:
1869
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
44 mm
Obverse:
Front view of the Gothenburg elementary school house where the exhibition was held.
Reverse:
Gothenburg's coat of arms with lion facing left under the royal crown.
MINNE AF KONSTUTSTÄLLNINGEN I GÖTEBORG 1869.
References:
Hildebrand 21

This was the first of four art exhibitions that were held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Artists from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark attended. The next three exhibitions were held in 1881, 1886, and 1896.