In Honor of Gustave Adolphe Hirn, Physicist (1815–1890) 1889
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This 1889 bronze medal by Louis-Oscar Roty, titled "In Honor of Gustave Adolphe Hirn, Physicist," depicts a seated woman with a thoughtful expression, likely representing Truth, surrounded by foliage. The inscription "AMICUS PLATO SED MAGIS AMICA VERITAS" translates to "Plato is my friend, but truth is more my friend," suggesting the importance of truth over opinion. This piece, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Roty's skill in creating highly detailed and symbolic medallic art.
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