Medaille met portret van F. Leroux after 1838

This medal by French sculptor Achille Collas, created after 1838, features a profile portrait of F. Leroux. The intricate detail and realistic rendering of Leroux's features are characteristic of Collas's work, which often focused on portraiture. This work is a prime example of the 19th-century medallic art, a genre that combined the classical tradition of portraiture with the contemporary techniques of casting and engraving. The medal is a testament to the artist's skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subject in a small and intimate format.