Frantz Liszt (1811–1866) 1840

This bronze medal, created in 1840 by Jean-François-Antoine Bovy, depicts Franz Liszt in profile. The medal is a testament to Liszt’s fame as a virtuoso pianist and composer during the Romantic era. Bovy's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the subtle modeling of Liszt's features and the inscription surrounding the portrait. The medal is a fine example of 19th-century portraiture in a small format.