Charles de Brouckère, 1796-1860, Mayor of Brussels 1848 [obverse]

Joseph Pierre Braemt

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion features a detailed profile portrait of a man with styled hair and a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, depicted in relief. Surrounding the portrait are inscriptions with the words "CHARLES DE BROUCKERE" and "BOURG= DE BRUXELLES." The surface of the medallion has a polished, metallic appearance with subtle variations in tone adding depth to the relief work. The craftsmanship is highly detailed, emphasizing the contours of the face and hair. Below the main text, there is a smaller inscription "BRAEMT F.," which likely refers to the creator of the medallion. The background of the photograph is a stark black.