To commemorate the founding of the National School of Industrial Arts at Roubaix, 1890 1890

This silver medal, created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1890, commemorates the founding of the National School of Industrial Arts in Roubaix, France. The obverse features a winged figure holding a torch, symbolizing the enlightenment of the arts and the school's mission. The reverse depicts a young man drawing, representing the students of the school, and a draped female figure offering a flower, perhaps symbolizing inspiration. This medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a beautiful reminder of the historical significance of the school and its impact on the French art world.