"1 9 . LESLIE (1870)...The profile head, looking to right, portrays C. R. Leslie, R.A. (1794 - 1859) . He spent his early years in America, arriving in London in 1811, and specialised in the painting of scenes from literature. The reverse of this medal, 'The Sentry Box', depicts a scene from Tristram Shandy.

The dies were commissioned in 1866. Thirty in silver were allotted on completion in 1871."

from 'The Medals of the Art Union of London' by G. K. Beaulah, in The British Numismatic Journal' Vol XXXV1 1967