Summary
Art medal titled 'Salut au Soleil' designed by Georges Dupré in 1897-1898. Minted at the Paris Mint it was awarded as a third-class medal at the1899 Salon.
Obverse Description
An old man and child kneel by the sea shore watching the sun set
Reverse Description
Empty sea shore with thistles at left and right; above four birds fly over the poem "QUAND TOUT CHANGE POUR TOI / LA NATURE EST LA MEME / ET LE MEME SOLEIL / SE LEVE SUR TES JOURS" form the poem Le vallon by Alphonse de Lamartine
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Consulat de France, French Government, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1900 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
50 mm (Width), 64 mm (Height)
50*64
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Shape
Rectangle
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References
[Link 1]
[Book] Maier, Nicolas. 2010. French Medalllic Art 1870-1940., 238-242 Pages
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