Medal of Major General E. P. Gaines 1800 - 1830

This bronze medal, created by Moritz Fürst between 1800 and 1830, depicts Major General Edmund P. Gaines in profile. The medal, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of early 19th-century American portraiture and a testament to Gaines's military service. The detailed rendering of Gaines's uniform and the inscription surrounding his portrait provide a glimpse into the history of American military attire and the importance of military leaders in the early republic. This medal is an essential object for understanding American history and the art of medal-making in the early 19th century.