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Medal (obverse)

Date unknown

Louis Desvignes

(French)
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Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 5.1 x 6.4 cm (2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lawrence Hitchcock 1919.895.a
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
An arched, warm-toned bronze medal is carved in low relief with a fallen soldier lying horizontally, holding a rifle. Behind him stands a woman in a long, draped robe and veil, bowing her head and extending a small flower over the body. A rectangular plaque at the bottom contains French text, and a signature appears on the lower right. The scene is rendered with soft, modeled details across the smooth metallic surface.

Medal (obverse)

Date unknown

Louis Desvignes

(French)
France, 19th century

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