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Medallion

Augustin Dupré

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by Augustin Dupré. A bronze-colored, round medallion with a raised rim. The medallion features a profile portrait of a man with long hair. The man is facing left. He wears a garment with a high neckline. The man's hair falls to his shoulders and mid-back. The words "BENJ. FRANKLIN TATUS BOSTON" are inscribed along the top curved edge of the medallion, and "MDCCVI" is inscribed along the bottom curved edge. The background behind the medallion is solid light gray. The medallion casts a shadow on the background to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1786
Medium:
Galvano-reproduction
Dimensions:
600 × 583 px
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