GOURDEL, PIERRE (French). Contemporary Sculptor, born at Châteaugiron (Ille-et-Vilaine). Pupil of J. J. Gourdel and Bonassieux. By him are the following Portrait-medallions : 1874, Mlle M***; — François Blin, Painter; — 1875, L. R. de Caradeuc de la Chalotais; — 1880, Ad. Mouchez, &c. Bibliography. — Chavignerie et Auvray, op. cit.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
GHIBERTI, LORENZO
GHIBERTI, LORENZO (Ital.). Circa 1378-1455. Sculptor and Designer, born at Florence ; immortalised his name by the execution of two doorways, with bas-relief designs, in the Baptistery at Florence, a work over which he spent 50 years, and which Michael Angelo declared " fit to be the Gates of Paradise ". Ghiberti was the first master of Michelozzo Michelozzi, and it is presumed that this artist not only had a direct influence upon Medallic art, but probably himself designed some of the medals of...
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GHIBERTI, LORENZO (Ital.). Circa 1378-1455. Sculptor and Designer, born at Florence ; immortalised his name by the execution of two doorways, with bas-relief designs, in the Baptistery at Florence, a work over which he spent 50 years, and which Michael Angelo declared " fit to be the Gates of Paradise ". Ghiberti was the first master of Michelozzo Michelozzi, and it is presumed that this artist not only had a direct influence upon Medallic art, but probably himself designed some of the medals of...
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GHIRLANDAJO, otherwise DOMENICO CURRADI
GHIRLANDAJO, otherwise DOMENICO CURRADI (Ital.) 1449- 1494. Painter, born at Florence : first acquired celebrity as a designer in gold, then devoted himself to fresco and mosaic work. His best known frescoes are " The Massacre of the Innocents " at Florence, and " Christ calling Peter and Andrew " at Rome. Michael Angelo studied for a time under him. Heiss in Médailleurs de la Renaissance, Florence. I, p. 80 remarks that the style of the medals executed by the so-called " Médailleur ? l'Espéranc...
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GHIRLANDAJO, otherwise DOMENICO CURRADI (Ital.) 1449- 1494. Painter, born at Florence : first acquired celebrity as a designer in gold, then devoted himself to fresco and mosaic work. His best known frescoes are " The Massacre of the Innocents " at Florence, and " Christ calling Peter and Andrew " at Rome. Michael Angelo studied for a time under him. Heiss in Médailleurs de la Renaissance, Florence. I, p. 80 remarks that the style of the medals executed by the so-called " Médailleur ? l'Espéranc...
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GIANELLI, PIETRO LEONARDO
GIANELLI, PIETRO LEONARDO (Ital.). Medallist and Coin-engraver, born at Copenhagen on the 27th October 1761 ; obtained in 1784 the small silver medal of the Academy of Fine Arts, and in 1787, the large medal. In 1791 he went abroad, where he resided for some years. In 1798 he became a Member of the Academy of Fine Arts of Copenhagen, and in 1800, was elected Royal Medallist to the Copenhagen Mint. He married in 1802 Anne Marguerite Louise Boisen, and died on the 23rd December 1807. His son Haral...
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GIANELLI, PIETRO LEONARDO (Ital.). Medallist and Coin-engraver, born at Copenhagen on the 27th October 1761 ; obtained in 1784 the small silver medal of the Academy of Fine Arts, and in 1787, the large medal. In 1791 he went abroad, where he resided for some years. In 1798 he became a Member of the Academy of Fine Arts of Copenhagen, and in 1800, was elected Royal Medallist to the Copenhagen Mint. He married in 1802 Anne Marguerite Louise Boisen, and died on the 23rd December 1807. His son Haral...
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GIL, GERONIMO ANTONIO
GIL, GERONIMO ANTONIO (Mexican). Coin-engraver and Medallist, employed at the Mint of Mexico, during the last quarter of the eighteenth century. Besides the coins struck at Mexico under Charles III. and Charles IV. of Spain, this clever artist executed a large number of fine medals of which the following are best known : Mexican Academy Prize Medal, undated; — Proclamation of Charles IV. at Durango, 1790; — Proclamation of Charles IV. at Guanajuato, 1790 (2 var.) ; — Another, of Guadalaxara, 178...
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GIL, GERONIMO ANTONIO (Mexican). Coin-engraver and Medallist, employed at the Mint of Mexico, during the last quarter of the eighteenth century. Besides the coins struck at Mexico under Charles III. and Charles IV. of Spain, this clever artist executed a large number of fine medals of which the following are best known : Mexican Academy Prize Medal, undated; — Proclamation of Charles IV. at Durango, 1790; — Proclamation of Charles IV. at Guanajuato, 1790 (2 var.) ; — Another, of Guadalaxara, 178...
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