D-23/1. Commemorative medal "Leo Delibes" (w/d)
Obverse
LEO . DELIBES . COMPOSITEUR - MEMBRE . DE . L'INSTITUT .
Half-lenght portrait to the left
Medallist's signature on the cut of the shoulder.
Reverse
counter-relief
Comments
Leo Delibes was elected a member of the French Academy of Fine Arts in 1884. This medal was struck on this occasion.
Specifications
Article: D-23/1 Type: Commemorative medal Year: w/d Country: France Designer: CHAPLAIN Jules Clement (1839-1909)
Metal: Bronze Diameter: 171 mm
Reference: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC