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Medallion

Jules Prosper Legastelois

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze-colored, rectangular medallion with arched top, two sides shown. Left side: raised image of winged figure with outstretched arms and weapon, standing on a rocky outcropping, with crowd and dead bodies below; inscription at bottom reads "A LA GLOIRE DES ARMEES DU DROIT ET DE LA LIBERTE". Right side: raised image of wreath surrounding empty rectangle, with floral design at bottom; raised images of horse heads and other foliage above; signature appears at bottom. Medallion created by Jules Prosper Legastelois.

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Dimensions
900 × 505 px
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