Eduard Suess, 1831-1914, Geologist [obverse] 1897

This bronze medal, created in 1897 by Karl Gindra, is a portrait of Eduard Suess, a renowned geologist. The medal features a detailed profile of Suess, with a focus on his facial features and his thick beard. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The medal's realistic style and focus on the subject's likeness are characteristic of portraiture, a genre that has been popular throughout art history. The medal is a testament to the importance of Suess's contributions to the field of geology.