Michel-Eugène Chevreul, 1786-1889, Chemist, Physicist, and Philosopher

Louis-Oscar Roty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring two figures. One is a seated older man in formal attire on an ornate chair. The other is a standing young woman in a classical dress, leaning towards the man and holding an object. The details show the draping of the dress and the texture of the clothing. Surrounding the figures is an inscription in French, "LA JEUNESSE FRANÇAISE AV DOYEN DES ETUDIANTS," with dates engraved around the edge. The sculpture is brown and made of bronze, with relief work for depth and a polished finish.