Who created "Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804."?

Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804. was created by Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint in 19th century.

When was "Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804." created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804."?

Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804. is Gilt bronze, struck.

Is "Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804." in the public domain?

Yes, Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804. is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804.

Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint

19th century

Medium

Gilt bronze, struck

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885

Accession Number

85.2.83

Art Historical Context

Behold this exquisite gilt bronze medal, *Commemorating the Coron Festivals* (1804), a petite treasure measuring just 1⅜ inches in diameter. Struck at the Paris Mint, it captures the grandeur of Napoleon's imperial ascension in early 19th-century France. Such medals were prized commemorative objects, blending artistry with propaganda to celebrate pivotal national events for collectors and the elite. Designed by neoclassical engraver Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet and overseen by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon—Napoleon's influential director of museums—this piece reflects the era's refined taste fo...

Commemorating the Coronation Festivals. 1804.

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