Anatole De La Forge 1885 - 1899

This bronze relief by Louis-Ernest Barrias, titled "Anatole de La Forge, Préfet de l'Aisne," depicts a portrait of the French administrator in profile. Created between 1885 and 1899, the artwork is a circular medal with a black wooden frame, highlighting the subject in a realistic and dignified manner. The inscription surrounding the portrait, “Anatole de La Forge, Organisateur de la Défense de St Quentin, Préfet de l’Aisne,” celebrates La Forge’s role in the defense of St. Quentin during the Franco-Prussian War. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City currently houses this historical piece.