Who created "Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration,"?

Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration, was created by Jules Edouard Roiné in 1909.

What medium is "Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration,"?

Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration, is Gilt bronze (?).

Is "Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration," in the public domain?

Yes, Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration, is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration, 1909

Jules Edouard Roiné

1909

Medium

Gilt bronze (?)

Dimensions

Diameter: 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Thomas L. Elder, 1910

Accession Number

10.52.2

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite gilt bronze medal, crafted by French artist Jules Edouard Roiné 1909, commemorates the grand Hudson-Fulton Celebration held that year in New York. just 5/8 inch (16 mm) in diameter, it exemplifies the intricate art of medals and plaquettes—tiny, sculptural masterpieces prized for their detailed relief work and portability. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in1910 by Thomas L Elder, it now resides in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department, highlighting Roiné's skill in capturing historical moments with elegant precision. The Hudson-Fulton Celebration marke...

About the Artist

Jules Edouard Roiné (French) · 1857 –1916

French, Nantes 1857–1916

Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celbration, 1909

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