The Body of President Sadi Carnot Borne to the Panthéon [obverse]

Louis-Oscar Roty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief plaque featuring draped figures carrying a coffin, with a background image of a domed building with classical architectural elements. The plaque appears to be made of a metallic substance, possibly bronze, with a dark brown color. Engraved text to the right of the figures reads "Sadi Carnot, President de la République Française." The artwork is displayed on a flat rectangular surface, depicting a historical scene with dignity and classical elements from a frontal perspective.