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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
Museum record:
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