In memoriam of President Woolsey of Yale University 1882

"In Memoriam of President Woolsey of Yale University" is a bronze medal created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1882. The medal depicts a profile portrait of Theodore Dwight Woolsey, who served as President of Yale University from 1846 to 1871. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and is a fine example of commemorative medallic art of the late 19th century. This piece would have been created to honor the memory of Woolsey, likely commissioned by Yale University or a group of supporters. It would have been a treasured keepsake for those who knew Woolsey or admired his contributions to education and scholarship.