Mme Jeanne Mathilde Claude 1887

This 1887 silver medal by Jules-Clément Chaplain is a portrait of Jeanne Mathilde Claude, sculpted in high relief. The medal features a bust of Jeanne Mathilde Claude in profile, looking to the right, with her name inscribed around the rim in a circular frame. The work is a classic example of a commemorative medal, intended to honor an individual and their accomplishments. The high-relief style, characteristic of Chaplain's work, gives the medal a three-dimensional quality that enhances the realistic depiction of the subject. This piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.