Plaquette Commemorating Raymond Poincare
19th century
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
3.8 × 3.2 cm (1 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
Classification
medal
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
69344
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Department Painting and Sculpture of Europe this petite bronze plaquette3.8 × .2 cm) by Jules Clément Chaplain honors Raymond Poincaré, a rising star in French politics during the 19th century.ed as a commemorative medal, it exemplifies the intimate artistry of plaquettes—small, finely detailed relief sculptures popular among collectors for their portability and prestige. Chaplain, a master French medallist (1839–9), was renowned for his realistic portraiture and classical techniques, blending Renaissance-inspired engraving with modern precision. Here...
About the Artist
Jules Clément Chaplain (French) · 1839 –1909
French, Mortagne, Orne 1839–1909 Paris