Portrait of Baudry, the Painter (1828–1886) 19th century

This 19th century bronze medal by Jules-Clément Chaplain is a portrait of the painter Paul Baudry. The round medal is a profile portrait, in high relief, and shows Baudry in a suit with a small mustache. The medal, which is only 3 3/4 inches in diameter, is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The inscriptions on the medal identify the subject, and the inscription “PEINTRE” confirms Baudry’s profession. This is a fine example of a commemorative medal from the late 19th century.