Medal - Alexander II Imperial Academy of Arts Honoring Professor N.I. Utkin

Reverse

Six-line inscription, with rayed star above, in wreath.

Lettering:
ЗА
ПЯТИДЕСЯТИЛѢТНIЕ
ТРУДЫ
ПО ГРАВИРОВАЛЬНОМУ
ИСКУССТВУ
СЪ 1809 Г. по 1859 Г.

Engraver: Alexander Lyalin

Comment

Professor Utkin was the Curator of prints and graphics at the Hermitage, and superintendent of the museum at the Imperial Academy of Arts. In addition to this, Utkin was a very gifted artist and engraver. He retired from his duties in 1850 and died in 1863.