Angelo Mariani
1912
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
Classification
medal
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
143874
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silver medal, created by French artist Louis Oscar Roty in 1912, captures the refined tradition of European medallic art. Titled "Angeloani," the work measures just 2.1 centimeters in diameter, inviting viewers to appreciate its intricate details up close. As a piece in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection of Painting and Sculpture of Europe, it exemplifies how small-scale sculpture can convey personal or commemorative significance through precise craftsmanship. Medals like this one served as portable tributes, often honoring notable figures or marking important occasions ...
About the Artist
Louis Oscar Roty (French) · 1846 –1911
French, Paris 1846–1911 Paris