In honor of Albert Dumont, superintendent of Higher Education in France, 1884 1884
julesclementchaplain
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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This bronze medal, created in 1884 by Jules-Clément Chaplain, honors Albert Dumont, Superintendent of Higher Education in France. The obverse features a female figure representing History, holding a scroll and standing before a classical building. The reverse features a portrait of Dumont, highlighting his years of service, 1842-1884. This piece is a testament to the artistic tradition of creating commemorative medals, which capture significant historical figures and events.
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