Summary

Bronze portrait medal designed by Michael Meszaros. Commissioned by the Museum Victoria Council and issued by Museum Victoria.

Robert Edwards was the Founding Director of the newly united Museum of Victoria from 1984 to 1990. When he retired from this role, the Museum commissioned this medal by well-known medal artist Michael Meszaros.

Physical Description

A large cast bronze portrait medal featuring a profile head, with collar and tie, facing right; around, ROBERT EDWARDS A.O., FOUNDING DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF VICTORIA. Below incuse the artist's name, MICHAEL MESZAROS 1990 and his logo

Obverse Description

Profile head, with collar and tie, facing right; around, ROBERT EDWARDS A.O., FOUNDING DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF VICTORIA. Below incuse the artist's name, MICHAEL MESZAROS 1990 and his logo.

Reverse Description

Profile head, with collar and tie, facing right; text around. Rough incuse of obverse with two mounting points for screws.

Edge Description

Plain.

Significance

For over half a century, sculptors Andor (1900-1973) and Michael (1945- ) Meszaros have created medals that reflect the high points of life in Australia. From major awards and portraits of eminent Australians to artwork celebrating popular culture and the natural world, these objects illuminate our culture and history. Grounded in a centuries-old European art tradition, the medals create connections across disciplines and link such diverse subjects as scientific advances, religious themes, sport, the performing arts and motherhood. Through their public and private commissions and their personal artworks, the Meszaros sculptors have defined the modern Australian medal.

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