Jeanne (Roty?) 19th century

"Jeanne (Roty?)" is a 19th-century portrait medal by French sculptor Louis-Oscar Roty, renowned for his medallic work. The piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Roty's characteristically detailed style, depicting a young woman in profile, her hair carefully rendered. This intimate portrait likely depicts Jeanne Roty, the artist's daughter, exemplifying the influence of personal subjects on his work. The medal's small dimensions highlight the artist's dedication to precise detail and his mastery of the medium, a hallmark of his contribution to the art of medal making.