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Medal of Major General Jacob Brown

Moritz Fürst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown, circular medal with a raised design. A man's head and shoulders are shown in profile facing right. He has short curly hair and wears a military uniform with epaulets on the shoulders. The uniform has a high collar and several rows of buttons down the front. There are raised letters around the edge of the medal that say "MAJOR GENERAL JACOB BROWN". Small letters are raised at the bottom edge. The medal casts a shadow on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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