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Medal of the Marquis de Lafayette

Pierre Simon Benj. Duvivier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal with a profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette facing left; short, curly hair; wearing military uniform with epaulettes on both shoulders; inscription around edge; raised lettering along bottom edge; bronze color; circular shape; slight discoloration and texture; relief design.

Artwork details

Date:
1789
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
600 × 581 px
Museum record:
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