Commemorating the Agricultural Assembly of Amiens 1860s - 1870s

This small, octagonal medal, "Commemorating the Agricultural Assembly of Amiens," was created in the 1860s-1870s by French artist René Dubois. It depicts a female figure in profile, adorned with a wreath of wheat, symbolizing agriculture and abundance. The medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a reminder of the importance of agriculture in French society during the 19th century. This piece, a work of commemorative art, utilizes the classical portrait style to communicate a message of national pride and prosperity.