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André Galle

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a bronze medal. The medal has inscriptions and decorative elements on its surface. The central text on the medal is surrounded by two laurel branches. The inscriptions are in French and include the names "Les Sabines" and "Leónidas," as well as mention of the king's munificence. The medal has a metallic sheen and shows signs of age with a slightly tarnished appearance. The text remains legible and clear. The background of the photograph is black.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3837 × 3837 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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