Louis-Philippe and Building of the French Railways by Jean-François-Antoine Bovy

Louis-Philippe and Building of the French Railways 1842

sculpture

pencil drawn

medal

egg art

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

culinary art

appetizing

pencil drawing

sculpture

tattoo

limited contrast and shading

men

decorative-art

pencil art

profile

This silver medal by Jean-François-Antoine Bovy depicts Louis-Philippe I, King of the French, in profile. The image is surrounded by the inscription "LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANCAIS," which translates to "Louis Philippe I, King of the French." This commemorative medal likely celebrates the French government's investment in the development of railways under Louis-Philippe's reign. The medal's high level of detail and realistic portrayal of the king demonstrate Bovy's skilled artistry and his use of the neoclassical style popular in the 19th century. The medal is a testament to both the political and technological advancements of France during this period.