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Medal of the Marquis de Lafayette

Joseph Arnold Pingret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored medal with a circular shape and a small loop at the top. The medal features a profile of a man with short hair, wearing a military-style jacket with epaulets on the shoulders. The years "1789" and "1850" are inscribed on either side of the man's head. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The medal appears to be made of metal and has a raised design. The man's face is in profile, facing left. The epaulets on the jacket have a fringe or tassel detail. The medal has a beveled edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
Gilt silver
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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