Inscription [reverse] Possibly 1843 - 1911

This is the reverse side of a bronze medal made by Eugène-André Oudiné. The medal's circular form immediately draws the eye, its edges defined by the raised inscription. The inscription is a textural, linear element that creates a pattern with the smooth central field. Within this field, the text is arranged to celebrate an architect named Jacquemin. The medal commemorates his admission between the 11th and 20th of March, 1911. Oudiné uses a semiotic language of the time through the incorporation of symbols of the society's founding date and floral motifs that add layers of meaning and cultural context. It is important to note the medal's existence as a marker of achievement. The medal's form and bronze material speak to classical traditions while serving a modern function of honoring professional success. This intersection of classical form and modern achievement represents a kind of visual syntax that speaks to broader cultural values around professional recognition. The medal exists as a symbolic object representing success and belonging within an established architectural society.