Pistrucci, Benedetto, 1783-1855
Variant namesBenedetto Pistrucci was an Italian-born sculptor, medalist, and gem-engraver. He moved to England and began working at the Royal Mint, where he became Chief Medalist. Among his many designs were coronation medals for George IV and Victoria, and the Waterloo medal, commissioned in 1819 but never released. He also created private medals, gems, cameos, and several portrait busts. Two of his daughters became cameo engravers.
From the description of Benedetto Pistrucci letter to Monsieur, 1851 June 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54852454
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| creatorOf | Pistrucci, Benedetto, 1783-1855. Benedetto Pistrucci letter to Monsieur, 1851 June 4. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens, 1708-1875, 1768-1836 | Yale Center for British Art | |
| referencedIn | Papers, 1808-1888. | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | Herschel Family. Papers, 1721-1951, (bulk 1810-1871). | Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center | |
| referencedIn | Pistrucci, Elena, 1822-1886. Elena Pistrucci letters to Henry Mogford, 1856-1859. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Herries, John Charles, 1778-1855. Royal Mint papers, 1827-1833. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library |
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| associatedWith | Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846 | person |
| associatedWith | Herries, John Charles, 1778-1855. | person |
| associatedWith | Herschel Family. | family |
| associatedWith | Pistrucci, Elena, 1822-1886. | person |
| associatedWith | Upcott, William, 1779-1845 | person |
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| Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815, in art |
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Birth 1783-05-29
Death 1855-09-16
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