Portrait of the artist's mother 1892

This 1892 bronze medal, "Portrait of the Artist's Mother," depicts the artist's mother in profile and is a poignant example of Daniel Jean-Baptiste Dupuis's work. The piece is part of a series of medallions Dupuis created throughout his career, and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The inscription on the rim provides biographical information about the subject. Dupuis was a French medalist known for his sensitive portraiture and technical mastery of the art form. The medal is a testament to his talent and personal affection for his mother.