Leopold Wiener

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Léopold Wiener (born July 2, 1823 in Venlo ; † February 11, 1891 in Brussels ) was a Belgian sculptor , engraver and medalist .

Wiener first learned the trade as an engraver and medalist from his brother Jacques. From 1840 he perfected his skills at the academy in Brussels and at David d'Angers in France, and then in 1845 he took up a job at the Paris mint at JJ Barren. In 1847 he returned to his home in Brussels, where he found a new field of activity as the chief engraver of the Belgian mint.

Life's work

In the following years he cut around 150 coins and medals for the Belgian mint as well as artistic commemorative and honorary medals for the Belgian royal family. On November 17, 1848, the first Belgian postage stamp appeared, with a significant contribution from his brother Jacques. This 10 centimes stamp was printed in brown on white paper, measuring 22 mm by 18.5 mm. As a central element of the picture it shows King Leopold I in uniform.

Significant works

In 1862, a Belgian 20 franc gold coin was minted for the first time by the Royal Mint in Brussels. His signature L. WIENER can be found along the lower neckline . During the reign of King Leopold II , another 20 franc gold coin followed, which was much more detailed. On the occasion of King Leopold II's accession to the throne - on December 17, 1865 - he created the Coronation Medal of Honor.

Honors

Wiener was awarded the Belgian Leopold Order for his “work” . A street in Brussels was named after him.

Gallery of his works (excerpt)

  • Léopold Wiener, 1859, medal on General Jean Chapelié .

  • Coronation medal Leopold II - accession to the throne on December 17, 1865 - by Léopold Wiener.

  • Coronation medal Leopold II - accession to the throne on December 17, 1865 - by Léopold Wiener.

Literature and Sources

Wiener is also listed in the Thieme-Becker artist lexicon and various international artist databases.

Web links

Commons : Léopold Wiener  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ L. Forrer: Biographical Dictionary of Medallists . Wiener, Léopold. tape VI . Spink & Son Ltd, London 1916, p. 490 ff .
  2. ↑ Goldmünze.de - investment coin - gold coin 20 Francs Belgium Retrieved on November 18, 2016 /
  3. ↑ Revue Belge de Numismatique - 1892 - Brussels / J. Goemaere - Imprimeur du Roi / Leopold Wiener / Graveur en Medailles / et son Euvre / page 134
  4. ^ Avenue Léopold Wiener. Retrieved November 18, 2016
  5. ↑ Degruyter.com - Wiener im Allgemeine Künstlerlexikon.Retrieved on November 18, 2016
  6. ↑ Ggetty.edu - artist database Accessed on November 18, 2016
personal data
SURNAME Wiener, Leopold
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Wiener, Léopold
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian medalist, engraver and sculptor. Artistic creator of the coronation medal Leopold II.
DATE OF BIRTH July 2, 1823
PLACE OF BIRTH Venlo , Belgium
DATE OF DEATH February 11, 1891
Place of death Brussels , Belgium