Death of Carnot, President of France
1894
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
8.1 × 5.7 cm (3 3/16 × 2 5/16 in.)
Classification
medal
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
87551
Art Historical Context
In the collection of the Art Institute of's Department of Painting and Sculpture of sits a poignant silver medal, *Death of Carnot, President France*, crafted by Louis Oscar Roty in 1894. Measuring just 8. × 5.7 cm, this intimate work exemplifies the French tradition of commemorative medallic art—a sculptural form blending engraving and relief to immortalize historical moments. Roty, a leading medallist of his era, was renowned for his exquisite silver pieces that bridged Realism and the emerging Art Nouveau style, characterized by fluid lines and meticulous detail. The medal honors Sadi Carn...
About the Artist
Louis Oscar Roty (French) · 1846 –1911
French, Paris 1846–1911 Paris