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Medal (obverse)

1914–1918

Raoul Lamourdedieu

(French, 1877–1953)
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Culture
France, 20th century
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 3.9 x 6.1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lawrence Hitchcock 1919.90.a
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular bronze medal with rounded top corners is cast with a woman seated in high relief among shattered stone blocks and broken columns. Facing forward, leaning right with legs extended left, her tattered clothing exposes one breast against a background of jagged, rocky textures. At the bottom, a border is inscribed with French block letters: "ICI LES BARBARES SONT PASSES." The dark gold metal highlights the contrast between her smooth form and the ruins.

Medal (obverse)

1914–1918

Raoul Lamourdedieu

(French, 1877–1953)
France, 20th century

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