Alfred Benjamin Wyon

Alfred Benjamin Wyon was a metalworker known for his commemorative medallic output spanning the years 1863 to 1883. Seven of his historical metalworks are represented in major institutional collections, establishing his role as an engraver documenting significant political and royal events of the Victorian era.

Wyon’s practice centered on crafting pieces dedicated to public celebrations and state visits. Key documented works include To Commemorate the Arrival in London of the Princess Alexandra of Denmark to Wed Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (Edward VII) in March, 1863, marking a pivotal royal marriage. Subsequent works continued this commemorative focus, such as In Memory of the Visit of the Turkish Sultan Abdul-Aziz to London, 1867 and In Memory of the Visit of the Shah of Persia to the City of London, June 20, 1873.

Other notable historical records preserved through his art include Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's for the Recovery of the Prince of Wales from Typhoid Fever, February 27, 1872 and the medal dedicated to the artist Daniel Maclise. His metalworks are represented in permanent collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The fine detail inherent in his output means that these historical designs are sometimes sought after as museum-quality reproductions. Research access is often facilitated through online archives where downloadable artwork or high-quality prints of Alfred Benjamin Wyon prints are available.