Portrait of Mme. Herbette 1887

"Portrait of Mme. Herbette" is a 1887 bronze medal by Louis-Oscar Roty. This small, circular work depicts Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Herbette, née Barreswil, in profile, with a detailed and elegant rendering of her features and clothing. The inscription encircles the medal and reads: "JEANNE-LOUISE-HENRIETTE-HERBETTE-NEE-BARRESWIL." This detailed portrait of a private individual demonstrates Roty's mastery in medallic art. This work is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.