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Medallion

Augustin Dupré

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by Augustin Dupré. A circular, dark-colored medallion with a raised profile portrait of a man with long, curly hair. The man is depicted wearing a collared shirt or robe, with folds visible at the neck. The medallion's surface exhibits a mottled appearance, with darker and lighter areas. A line of raised text is present at the bottom edge, though it is not clearly legible. The background behind the medallion is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1776–1883
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
600 × 581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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