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The Prince Eugen Medal () is a 
List of recipients (1945–2007)
{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden 1945 establishments in Sweden European visual arts awards Awards established in 1945 Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden
medal
A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be in ...
conferred by the King of Sweden
The monarchy of Sweden is centred on the monarchical head of state of Sweden,See the #IOG, Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 5. by law a constitutional monarchy, constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system.Parl ...
for "outstanding artistic achievement".
The medal was established in 1945 by the then King of Sweden, Gustaf V
Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf; 16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 8 December 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxe ...
, in connection with the eightieth birthday of his brother Prince Eugen who was a noted painter and art collector.
It is awarded every year on 5 November, the name day
In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively t ...
of Eugen
Eugen is a masculine given name which may refer to:
* Archduke Eugen of Austria (1863–1954), last Habsburg Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order from 1894 to 1923
* Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke (1865–1947), Swedish painter, art collector, and pa ...
, and presented to the winners at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
Medallists
The following people have received the Prince Eugen Medal since its inception. Winners are Swedish unless denoted otherwise.Architects
Painters
Graphic Artists
Sculptors
Artisans
Photographers
Draftsmen
Designers
See also
*Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden
The Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden have a historical basis, reaching back to the 1561 founding of the extinct '' Order of the Savior''. The Royal Order of Knights of Sweden were only truly codified in the 18th century, with their formal ...
*List of European art awards
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*Prizes named after people
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See also
* Lists of awards
* List of eponyms
* List of awards named after governo ...
References
External links
List of recipients (1945–2007)
{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden 1945 establishments in Sweden European visual arts awards Awards established in 1945 Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden