This is a bronze medallion or plaque featuring two figures and an engraved inscription. The central scene shows a figure lying down, draped in cloth, with another standing figure looking downward. The backdrop includes detailed foliage or floral elements. Above the figures is an engraving of a distant landscape with buildings and the inscription "XXIV JUIN MDCCCXCIV." Below the scene are the words "DANS LE DEUIL DE LA PATRIE," suggesting a theme of mourning or contemplation related to nationhood. The medallion is crafted with intricate detailing in relief format.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1894
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4423 × 6002 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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