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Medal

Anthony Paquet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medal by Anthony Paquet features a circular shape with a raised rim. The medal's surface exhibits a dark patina with shades of brown, gray, and blue. A man's head and shoulders are depicted in profile, facing right. He has short, curly hair and wears a suit jacket. Above his head, the words "PATR. PATRIE" are inscribed in raised letters. The medal casts a shadow on a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1859
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
599 × 515 px
Museum record:
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