Centenary of the Maison Victor Canale in Paris, The Medalist at Work

1927

Henry Dropsy

Associated Names
Henry Dropsy

Medalist, French, 1885 - 1969

The image shows a detailed bas-relief engraving on a circular medal. The scene features a craftsman working at a bench, closely examining and engraving a piece held in place by a clamp. The craftsman is using both hands to manipulate tools and materials. The top half of the medal bears the inscription "GRAVEVR ET EDITEVR DE MÉDAILLES." The material appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, based on its color. The depiction includes the craftsman's hair and folded sleeves, giving a sense of realism. Various tools are scattered on the workbench in front of the craftsman.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1


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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

2004

  • Luciano, Eleonora. "Nineteenth-Century French Medals." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 32 (Fall 2004): 23.

Inscriptions

lower right: HENRY DROPSY; around circumference: GRAVEVR ET EDITEVR DE MÉDAILLES

Wikidata ID

Q63864001

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