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Medal of General Daniel Morgan

Augustin Dupré

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown circular medal with raised images. The medal depicts a Native American and a Caucasian man shaking hands. The Native American wears a headdress and a short skirt. The Caucasian man wears 18th-century military-style clothing. The man is on the right and the Native American is on the left. The man has his right hand raised to shake hands with the Native American. The Native American has his left arm raised. The Native American holds a bow, quiver, and arrows in his right hand. The man has a sword at his side. A shield and bundle of sticks are between the two figures. The words "DANIELLI MORGANDUCI EXIM" are at the top. The words "COMITIA AMERICANA" are at the bottom. The medal has a plain border. The background of the image is gray with a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
599 × 581 px
Museum record:
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