Commemorating the Visit of Louis-Philippe, Queen Marie Amélie, and the Royal Children to the Mint, November 8, 1833
Medium
Bronze, cast; brown patina
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification
Medals and Plaquettes
Culture
French, Paris
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1908
Accession Number
08.230.8
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by French medallist Jean-Jacques Barré in 1833, commemorates a notable royal visit to the Paris Mint on November 8. It honors King Louis-Philippe, Queen Amélie, and their during the early years of the July Monarchy (1830–1848), a period of constitutional rule following the Bourbon Restoration. Such events highlighted the monarchy's interest in industry and national institutions like the Mint, symbolizing economic progress and royal accessibility to the public. Cast in bronze with a rich brown patina, the 3-inch (7.6 cm) diameter medallion features profile ...