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Medallion of the Marquis de Lafayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion with a gold border and loop at the top, featuring a raised profile portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette. The portrait depicts a man with short hair, wearing military attire adorned with a high collar and epaulets. The medallion has a dark background with a rope-like pattern along the gold border. The man's head is turned to the left. The medallion appears to be an antique piece.

Artwork details

Date:
1775–1800
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
569 × 625 px
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