PRIZE MeDAXS.
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PRIZE MEDALS TO BE AWAEDED AT THE VIENNA TJNTVERSAXi
EXHIBITION.
According to the General Programme of the Exhibition, there will be five different kinds of Medals
awarded as Prizes by the International Jury, namely—
1. Medal for Fine Arts;
2. Medal for Good Taste;
3. Medal for Progress ;
4. Medal for Co-operators ;
5. Medal for Merit.
The Medals will all be of the same size, each seven centimeters in diameter. They will all be in bronze,
and will bear on the obverse the portrait of His Majesty the Emperor, with the inscription, in German :
“ Franz Joseph L, Kaiser von Oesterreich, Koenig von Boehmen, etc., Apost. Koenig
von Ungarn.”
(Francis Joseph I., Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, &c., Apostolic King of Hungary).
The reverse side of all five medals will be adorned with artistic emblems, the design of which has been
left to the respective artists.
These emblems on the reverse side of the Medals will bear the following inscriptions :
1. On the Medal for Fine Arts — “ Weltausstellung, 1873, Wien. Für Kunst.” {UniversalExhibition,
1873, Vienna. For Fine A rt.)
2. On the Medal for Good Taste—“Weltausstellung, 1873, Wien. Für guten Geschmach. {Universal
Exhibition, 1873, Vienna. For Good Taste.)
3. On the Medal for Progress—“ Weltausstellung, 1873, Wien. Dem Fortschritte.” {Universal
Exhibition, 1873, Vienne. For Progress.)
4. On the Medal for Co-operators—“Weltausstellung, 1873, Wien. Dem Mitarbeiter.” {Universal
Exhibition, 1873, Vienna. To the Co-operator.)
5. On the Medal for Merit—“Weltausstellung, 1873, Wien. Dem Verdienste.” {Univetsal Exhibition,
1873, Vienna. For Merit.)
The Medal for Fine Arts is reserved for distinguished art productions exhibited in Group XXV. It
represents on the reverse side the Goddess of the Capital of Vienna, with the mason’s crown, by her side the
genius, on whose lap rests a cushion with wreaths, and surrounded by the representatives of sculpture, architecture,
and painting, whom she crowns with laurel wreaths.
The Medal for Good Taste is designed for Exhibitors of Articles of Industry, the form and colour of
which constitute the characterfstic features for adjudication. It shows on the reverse side three Greek female
figures (Muses and Graces), surrounded by elegant objects of Art and Artistic Industry, which they are
admiring.
The Medal for Progress is intended for Exhibitors in Groups I. to XXIII., and in Group XXVI., who,
compared with the productions exhibited at previous Exhibitions, can prove noticeable progress made since
theia in new inventions, in the introduction of new materials and contrivances, &c. It represents a seriou«;
figure followed by immortality passing the Goddess of the country, who sends a genius with a laurel wreath
to meet her.
The Medal for Co-operatot s is designated for such persons who, as managers of manufactories, as foremen,
designers of patterns, modellers, or as assistants in a general way, are nominated on the part of the
Exhibitors, on account of the leading part they have taken in the features of excellence of the productions,
or in the increase of their sale. It shows on the reverse side a mechanic examining the parts of a machine,
which his aspiring assistant has just finished, and for the completion of which, as an acknowledgment, the
genius of labour presents him with a laurel wreath.
The Medal of Merit will be awarded to Exhibitors who can lay claim to excellence and perfection in
material and workmanship, large extent of production, the opening of new markets, the employment of
improved tools and machinery, and cheapness of produce. It shows on its reverse side the reward for
labour and domestic industry.
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