Achille-Etna Michallon, 1796-1822, French Painter [obverse]

Nicolas Pierre Tiolier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular bronze medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man looking to the left. The man has curly hair, a youthful face, and is dressed in a formal coat with a high collar and a cravat. The medallion has a smooth, polished finish and is inscribed with text around the edge.