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Medal of Captain Truxtun's Engagement with a French Cruiser in 1800

Moritz Fürst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown circular medal with raised rim. A man's profile from the chest up is raised in relief within the circle. The man faces left. He has short, curled hair. He wears a military-style uniform with epaulets on the shoulders.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
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