Rouget de Lisle, Author of the Marseillaise 19th century
emilerogat
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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two colour
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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framed image
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sculpture
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limited contrast and shading
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men
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tonal art
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decorative-art
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profile
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statue
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moulded
This 19th-century medal by French artist Emile Rogat depicts Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, the author of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise." The medal, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Rogat's talent for capturing likeness in the round. It showcases Rouget de Lisle in profile, emphasizing his features and conveying his dignified presence. This small yet powerful piece serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Rouget de Lisle's work on French identity.
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