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Leo Delibes, 1836-1891, Composer

c. 1870

Jules-Clément Chaplain

Medalist, French, 1839 - 1909

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Accession

2004.59.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 1 June 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

David and Constance Yates

Inscriptions

around circumference: LEO.DELIBES.COMPOSITEUR MEMBRE.DE.L'INSTITUT.; on the truncation: J.C. Chaplain

Wikidata ID

Q63864165

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