Alexandre Dumas fils (1824–1895) 1885

This bronze medal, created by Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach in 1885, is a portrait of Alexandre Dumas fils, a prominent French playwright and novelist. The medal features a detailed profile of Dumas fils, with his name inscribed around the edge. The inscription includes the date 1824, which marks the year of his birth, along with the title "fils," signifying that he was the son of the famous novelist Alexandre Dumas. The medal is a fine example of portraiture in the art of medal-making, a medium that often served to commemorate individuals of great importance. It is a piece that would be of interest to anyone who is interested in French literature, the history of portraiture, or the history of the art of medal-making.