The medal's obverse bears bust of Will Page, facing right. Around left and right, WILL - PAGE; signed and dated around bottom, C.C. WRIGHT FEC. - 1848 - S ELLIS DEL.
The reverse bears painter's pallet with brushes. Above, BORN ALABANY N.Y. JAN 25 1811; signed below pallet, C. C. Wright F.
William Page (1811-1885) was an American Painter and portrait artist. Originally born in Albany, his family moved to New York City when he was nine and he soon apprenticed with James Herring and Samuel Morse. He was widely praised during his lifetime but his reputation suffered after his death because he changed styles frequently and his paintings tended to darken excessively with time.
This medal's obverse might well have been intended for the fourth American Art-Union issue. Unfortunately, changes in law prevented the Art-Union from continuing with its lottery model beyond 1849.
The circular medal measures 47.5mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the U.S. Mint. No mintage is reported.