Medals by Carl Leberecht in the collections of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova Cover Image

Медали Карла Леберехта в коллекции Национального музея археологии и истории Молдовы
Medals by Carl Leberecht in the collections of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

Author(s): Irina E. Goncharova
Subject(s): History
Published by: Muzeul Naţional de Istorie a Moldovei
Keywords: museum collection; Carl Leberecht; medals

Summary/Abstract: The article is dedicated to the activity of Carl Leberecht (1755-1828) who arrived in Russia from Berlin in 1779 as an engraver and medalist later bestowed upon the title of the academician. He was the main medalist and rose to the rank of the state councilor and received the “Order of St. Anne”, 2nd class. His most remarkable works are dedicated to various historical events or outstanding statesmen and are referred to the epoch of classicism. Among his works are “Suvorov” (1791), “for Peace with Turkey” (1791) and “For Virtue, and success in sciences” medals which are kept in the funds of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. Works of Carl Leberecht reflect the development of the Russian medal art during the 18th century.

  • Issue Year: II/2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 175-178
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Russian