When was "Confederation of the Rhine. 1806." created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Confederation of the Rhine. 1806."?

Confederation of the Rhine. 1806. is Gilt bronze, struck.

Is "Confederation of the Rhine. 1806." in the public domain?

Yes, Confederation of the Rhine. 1806. is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Confederation of the Rhine. 1806.

Q: Who created "Confederation of the Rhine. 1806."?

Confederation of the Rhine. 1806. was created by Bertrand Andrieu|Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint in 19th century.

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

19th century

Medium

Gilt bronze, struck

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 9/16 in. (4 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

85.2.94

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite *Confederation of the Rhine 1806*, a gilt bronze medal struck by the Paris Mint, measuring just 1 9/16 inches (4 cm) in diameter This petite yet powerful plaquette commemorates a pivotal moment in Napoleonic Europe: the formation of the Confederation of Rhine on July 12, 1806. under French protection, it united 16 German states, dissolving the Holy Roman Empire and reshaping the political map of Central Europe as Napoleon consolidated his influence against Austria and Prussia. Crafted by a stellar trio—medalist Bertrand Andrieu, engraver Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet, and B...

About the Artist

Bertrand Andrieu|Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint · 1761–1822

French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris

Confederation of the Rhine. 1806.

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