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Medallion of the Marquis de Lafayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored medallion with raised portrait of man with short curly hair facing left; man's head and neck extend from circular background; words "LE GENERAL" on left and "LAFAYETTE" on right in raised lettering; border around edge of medallion; shadow cast on right side. Title: Medallion of the Marquis de Lafayette. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1883
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
599 × 577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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