Palais des Machines 1885 - 1899

Jules-Clément Chaplain's "Palais des Machines" is a silver medal from 1885-1899 depicting a winged angel crowning a female figure with a wreath. This medal is a commemorative artwork of the Palais des Machines, an architectural masterpiece from the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. The building is seen in the background, and the inscription "Palais des Machines" clearly identifies the subject. The medal is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, and is a prime example of medallic art from the late 19th century.