In Honor of Lewis Campbell, Classical Scholar, Greek Professor, St. Andrews, N.B. (1830–1908) by Louis-Oscar Roty

In Honor of Lewis Campbell, Classical Scholar, Greek Professor, St. Andrews, N.B. (1830–1908) 1893

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This medal, created by Louis-Oscar Roty in 1893, is a portrait of Lewis Campbell, a classical scholar and professor of Greek at the University of St. Andrews. The medal depicts Campbell in profile, with a detailed rendering of his features and beard. The inscription around the edge of the medal reads "LEWIS CAMPBELL PROFESSOR OF GREEK ST. ANDREWS UNIV. 1863–1892", indicating the period of Campbell's professorship. The medal is a fine example of portraiture in medallic art, highlighting Roty's skill in capturing likeness and detail. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece in its collection, showcasing the work of a prominent French medalist.

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