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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a medal. The medal features a raised profile portrait of a man wearing a military-style jacket. The man's head is turned to the left. He has short hair parted in the middle. A decorative frame surrounds the medal. The frame has a thick border with an ornate design at the top. The medal background resembles cracked white marble. A loop is at the top of the frame. The frame sits on a gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1776–83
Medium
Gilt brass
Dimensions
539 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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