To commemorate the gift of his chateau de Chantilly to the nation, by the Duc d'Aumale on his banishment in 1886 1886
julesclementchaplain
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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ring
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men
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profile
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This 1886 bronze medal by Jules-Clément Chaplain commemorates the Duc d'Aumale's donation of his Château de Chantilly to the French nation. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of the Duc, while the reverse features a detailed view of the chateau and its surrounding landscape. This circular medal, measuring 4 1/2 inches in diameter, is a beautiful example of commemorative art.
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