Medallion (obverse)

Henri Emile Allouard

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medallion with rectangular shape and raised bronze-colored surface. A standing woman centered on the medallion wears a flowing dress. She has short hair and holds a feather in her right hand, and flowers or leaves in her left hand. The woman's right foot is positioned slightly in front of her left foot. At her feet, a man lies on his back with his head to the right, surrounded by foliage. In the background, two buildings are visible; the one on the left appears intact, while the one on the right appears to be on fire. The corners of the medallion feature decorative elements including shields with crosses. The medallion's surface exhibits a gradient of darker and lighter shades of bronze. The background behind the medallion transitions from dark to light gray.